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Quinoa Salad With Asparagus Recipe

Quinoa Salad With Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

500 ml water
150 g quinoa, rinsed, drained
olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 bunches asparagus , woody ends trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths
1 large red capsicum, halved, seeded, coarsely chopped
75 g feta, crumbled reduced-fat
40 g sunflower seeds
4 shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
2 tsp honey
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp sweet paprika
100 g baby rocket

Directions:

Combine water and quinoa in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, preheat a large chargrill on high. Spray lightly with oil. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp. Add the asparagus, capsicum, feta, sunflower seed kernels, shallot and parsley to the quinoa.
Whisk the lemon juice, honey, oil and paprika in a small bowl until well combined. Add the dressing and rocket to the quinoa mixture. Season with pepper and toss to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	682.47 Kcal (2857 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.96g	28%
Cholesterol	33.38mg	11%
Sodium	471.37mg	20%
Potassium	1473.21mg	31%
Total Carbs	104.13g	35%
Sugars	25.65g	103%
Dietary Fiber	14.69g	59%
Protein	34.05g	68%
Vitamin C	35.9mg	60%
Vitamin A	2.5mg	84%
Iron	188.5mg	1047%
Calcium	442.1mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	28%
Cholesterol	4.79mg	11%
Sodium	67.69mg	20%
Potassium	211.55mg	31%
Total Carbs	14.95g	35%
Sugars	3.68g	103%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	59%
Protein	4.89g	68%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	84%
Iron	27.1mg	1047%
Calcium	63.5mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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