Grilled asparagus and quinoa salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500ml) water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and bruised
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- olive oil spray
- 10 fresh asparagus spears (150g), ends trimmed, cut into thirds
- 1 red onion (about 180g), sliced
- 80g feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1 cup soft lettuce leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup baby rocket leaves, roughly chopped
- Dressing1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Method
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to the boil and add quinoa and garlic. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes before discarding the garlic clove.
- While quinoa is cooking, place cranberries into a small bowl and cover with water. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before draining.
- Heat a grill pan, spray with oil and add asparagus and red onion. Season with a little salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Mix dressing ingredients together in a jar and give a good shake. Assemble salad by mixing all ingredients together.
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Tip: If someone in the family doesn’t like rocket leaves, just use 2 cups of lettuce leaves or replace the rocket with baby spinach.