1 cup quinoa
arugula (I use about a 7 oz. portion, sometimes toss in spinach as well)
sun dried tomatoes (I never measure, probably 1/3-1/2 cup?)
one bunch of asparagus
purple onion (as much as you like, I use less than 1/2 of a good sized one otherwise too overpowering)
pine nuts (once again, as much as you like, I use maybe 3 tablespoons worth)
dressing (I make my own with citrus herbs, EVOO and some sort of flavored vinegar that is citrusy or fruity, I go light on EVOO, heavier on vinegar) but you can use whatever you like that is oil and vinegar based
Cook quinoa in 2 cups water on simmer until water gone (about 15 minutes)
Lightly toast pine nuts
Lightly steam asparagus (you do not want it mushy, crisp is the goal)
chop onion into small pieces
Once cooked cut asparagus stalks into 1/3
Don't have to do anything with the sun dried tomatoes
Put all ingredients in a big bowl, pour in dressing and toss together.
It is so yummy! I make this for supper once a week and my hubby loves it too.
arugula (I use about a 7 oz. portion, sometimes toss in spinach as well)
sun dried tomatoes (I never measure, probably 1/3-1/2 cup?)
one bunch of asparagus
purple onion (as much as you like, I use less than 1/2 of a good sized one otherwise too overpowering)
pine nuts (once again, as much as you like, I use maybe 3 tablespoons worth)
dressing (I make my own with citrus herbs, EVOO and some sort of flavored vinegar that is citrusy or fruity, I go light on EVOO, heavier on vinegar) but you can use whatever you like that is oil and vinegar based
Cook quinoa in 2 cups water on simmer until water gone (about 15 minutes)
Lightly toast pine nuts
Lightly steam asparagus (you do not want it mushy, crisp is the goal)
chop onion into small pieces
Once cooked cut asparagus stalks into 1/3
Don't have to do anything with the sun dried tomatoes
Put all ingredients in a big bowl, pour in dressing and toss together.
It is so yummy! I make this for supper once a week and my hubby loves it too.
