This Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus is quick and easy to make for your busy days! It is made with red onion, pepper, asparagus, quinoa, and vinaigrette!
Last week, I shared with you guys my Easy and Quick Roasted Asparagus. It was actually our dinner with baked salmon. But as I roasted 2 bunches of asparagus I had leftovers. So, the next day I decided to make Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus for lunch and it turned out so delicious and flavorful. I am a quinoa freak and I am pretty sure I could eat quinoa salad for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and be a very happy girl. No kidding … Ask my husband. He will confirm that 😉
Asparagus really makes good leftovers and with quinoa, this salad is a great option for your lunch box because you don’t even need to warm it up if you don’t want to. You can just have it as a cold salad. And why you would like to warm it up with such hot weather, right? Got extra asparagus? Try this Parmesan Lemon Asparagus Skillet and Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet.
I really love the simplicity of Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus and I hope you guys too. Let’s go ahead to the recipe because why would I need to write more if we have to make this salad, right? Lunch is ready everyone 😉
If you’ve made too much quinoa then you can meal prep it! A few more recipes I like to make for the week are Carrot Quinoa Salad, Spring Quinoa Salad Recipe, and Sausage Quinoa Pasta. Also try this delicious couscous salad. It’s so good and easy to make!
One last thing, if you want more quinoa recipes, visit my Quinoa Dishes Pinterest Board! I am sure one of those recipes will be just right for you!
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onions diced
- 2 tbsp chives
- 1 cup roasted asparagus diagonally cut
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup homemade vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients, except the homemade vinaigrette.
- Mix all the ingredients to combine.
- Then pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss really well.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary.
Tips
- Rinse the quinoa before cooking so it doesn't taste bitter.
- You can use chilled leftover asparagus for the salad or reheat it before adding to the salad.
- To store: I recommend not adding the vinaigrette to the salad if you plan on storing it in the fridge as it can get soggy. This salad lasts for up to 4 days in the fridge when stored separately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Quinoa and roasted asparagus are a combination made in heaven. Its one of my favorites. Beautiful dish Olivia.
Olivia says
Totally agree, Kathy. Thanks for stopping by 😉
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says
A whole pinterest board dedicated to quinoa? How cool is that! I love quinoa and this looks like a wonderful salad.
Olivia says
I hope you enjoy my quinoa board. Thanks for stopping by 😉
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Quinoa salads forever! This one is gorgeous. I could eat them daily, too!
Olivia says
Thanks, my dear!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
Yum, what a delicious salad… quinoa and roasted asparagus is a fabulous combo. 🙂
Olivia says
Thanks, Anna!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Mmmm love roasted asparagus! What a beautiful, healthy summer dish!
Olivia says
Thanks, Chris!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
I love quinoa, too! You’re right, it’s perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. Love that you’ve been able to use leftover roasted asparagus, as well.
Oh, and beautiful photos!
Olivia says
That’s for your compliment, my dear 😉
Joanne says
Big veggie salads like this are my favorite!!
Olivia says
Thanks for stopping by, Joanne 😉
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Making a double batch of veggies is a great idea. I love being able to use leftovers in a different recipe. I don’t have any asparagus but I do have zucchini so will be trying this with roasted zucchini. Thanks for the inspiration, Olivia!!
Ashley says
What a gorgeous salad! I’ve really gotten into quinoa salads the last few months and I love roasted asparagus anything! And I love that you used chives … I just got a huge bunch and have been putting them in everything!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
I love simple grain and veggies salads like these for weekdays- make for dinner, and then several lunches afterwards!