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Cold Asparagus Salad with Quinoa

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This Cold Asparagus Salad is the perfect side dish to enjoy during asparagus season! In this easy asparagus salad recipe, you’ll find small pieces of tender crisp asparagus with quinoa and a tarragon vinaigrette. It is tasty as a side salad or a light main dish.

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The asparagus maintains its beautiful bright green color  and delicious, sweet crunch, just like in this Cold Asparagus Salad with Quinoa and Tarragon Vinaigrette.

PREP THE QUINOA

1

Add the olive oil to a 2-quart sauce pan set over medium heat. Then add the garlic and saute for 1 - 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

ADD

2.

Add the quinoa, your liquid of choice (water, vegetable broth, or chicken broth), the lemon juice, and the salt to the garlic.

NOTE:

Note: If the quinoa is not pre-rinsed, rinse well in a fine-mesh colander to remove the bitter outer coating. Drain completely before adding to the pot to cook.

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