Light Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad

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Healthy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad – another tasty quinoa recipe to add to your menu! Hearty quinoa tossed with roasted asparagus, garlic and creamy goat cheese. This quick easy gluten free salad is perfect for a simple lunch or side dish.

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The other day I was in desperate need of a pedicure. Like, we’re talking half of my nail polish was disappearing or chipped off of all my toes, AND the nail polish was red so it looked like I had some kind serious infection. Gross!

My sweet husband told me, “just go get one. I’ll put little man down for bed.” (LoVE that man …) Even as I write this I am in a quiet house because he took little man out for a daddy son doughnut morning.Any who, back to the point. After we had finished dinner I went out to get a pedicure and fix the mess that were my nails. While I was there a mom and a youngdaughter walk in (I would say she was about 11 years old). I smiled because it reminded me of my mom.

As they got situated and told their nail ladies what color they wanted they both leaned back, got comfy and pulled out their phones. The entire time the mom was scrolling through her phone and her daughter was listening to music, text messaging, or watching a show. The only time they talked was when the mom leaned over to “check on her” to say “what are you watching?” That time could have been special … a mother daughter pedicure date.. but instead the phone came between them. Instead of talking to each other they sat their in silence, eyes glued to the glowing screen.

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Ok, on to this tasty Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad! Last week I posted my Honey Mustard Pecan Crusted Salmonserved it with this Quinoa Salad. Did you know that Asparagus and Salmon are best friends? They seriously go so well together so I wanted to carry some of the flavors I used in the Salmon over to this Salad to further solidify their union to each other. 🙂

Is quinoa salad healthy?

Yes. Quinoa is known as a superfood in the health industry. It is gluten-free, high in protein, fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, calcium and vitamin E. It also hasvarious beneficial antioxidants. Quinoais one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. It may improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and even aid with weight loss

What is quinoa salad?

Quinoa Salad is just that. A salad with a base of quinoa instead of lettuce. It will typically have lots of vegetables in it, sometimes a protein and a dressing. Quinoa Salad can be served both warm and cold. It honestly just depends on the kind of salad you’re making.

This Asparagus Quinoa Salad is best served warm, but my Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad is best cold. Just take a look at your ingredients and if they are “raw” veggies than you’ll probably want the salad cold.

How long does Quinoa Salad last?

Store your quinoa salad in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If stored properly, this salad will last 3-5 days.

This Quinoa Salad is packed with sweet roasted Asparagus, chopped Pecans, and creamy Goat Cheese. Because the Quinoa is warm when I put this together the goat cheese melted into everything and OMG was it good!

If you’re in need of a quick, healthy, gluten free, and even vegetarian side dish .. ahem.. you’re looking at it! Quinoa is loaded with nutrients! This Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad (whew, say that three times) takes 25 minutes to make, is under 150 calories a serving, and has a good amount of protein in it to go along side your main protein.

Can’t wait to hear what you think, Bon Appetit my friends!

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