Recipes

Name: Almond, Quinoa and Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups cooked quinoa; 1 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 cups mixed salad green such as arugula or kale blend; For food safety, gently rub produce under cold running water.

Almond, Quinoa and Asparagus Salad

Salads, Almonds

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 Mins.
Cook Time: N/A

Ingredients

1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 cups mixed salad green such as arugula or kale blend
For food safety, gently rub produce under cold running water.

Directions

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
Toss quinoa with asparagus, almonds, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and lemon rind in a medium bowl until well blended.
Stir arugula into quinoa mixture before serving.