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
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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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love finding new ways to use quinoa, Olivia! This salad looks delicious! I love your home-made dressing, gives it the perfect touch!
Olivia says
Thanks a lot, dear 😉
Annie @Maebells says
This is great! I had a roasted asparagus salad at a wedding this summer and I fell in love! I can’t wait to try!
Olivia says
Thanks, Annie!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
I love quinoa salad and roasted asparagus is the best! I bet the two together make this one amazing salad! Pinned!
Olivia says
This salad was delicious! We loved it. Thanks a lot.
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
What a fabulous salad… quinoa and roasted asparagus sounds perfect! ! 🙂
Olivia says
Thanks a lot, Arpita!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
This quinoa salad sounds delicious! So I tried your method for super fluffly quinoa, and it worked! So happy, no more “gummy” quinoa for me. Can’t wait to try this roasted asparagus salad version. yum!
Olivia says
So glad your quinoa works, my dear friend! I am sure you will love this salad. I missed your post on Tuesday 😉
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
Simple is best and this dish is definite proof. I adore asparagus and never knew that it makes for great leftovers :). Thanks for sharing!!
Olivia says
They do!! You must try them. Thanks for stopping by 😉
Allison says
I think I need this for lunch today. Roasted veggies tossed with quinoa and dressing is SO delectable and satisfying. Love!
Olivia says
Glad you like it 😉
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I too love quinoa and am always looking for new ways to use it. I love it in cold salads. It really makes taking lunch so easy.
Olivia says
I couldn’t agree more with you, Cindy!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
This looks delicious! Asparagus is so good at the moment, isn’t it!
Olivia says
Thanks, Dannii!
Kelly says
This looks like the perfect lunch! I love quinoa and it sounds perfect with the roasted asparagus! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
Olivia says
Thanks, my dear Kelly!