Name: Lemony Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Mint
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled); 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 cup frozen peas (thawed); 1/4 cup olive oil; juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 6-10 fresh mint leaves (chopped); sea salt and pepper to taste

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Even though summer is coming to an end, it’s still hot and humid out there! I’m sitting here writing with the windows open and the fan on, dreaming of crisp fall nights, warm soups and hot cocoa! I don’t know about you, but it was a long and busy summer for my family…bring on the fall!

For now, here is a light and refreshing quinoa recipe perfect for dinner on a warm night.

Lemony Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Mint

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Main Meal, Salad

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 525kcal

Cost: $5

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup frozen peas thawed
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6-10 fresh mint leaves chopped
sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Steam asparagus until tender crisp and cool.
In a large bowl mix together cooked quinoa, asparagus and peas.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir well until combined.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy 🙂

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Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.

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