Quinoa Salad With Asparagus, Dates, And Orange

Name: Quinoa Salad With Asparagus, Dates, And Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad:; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 large orange); 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 5 dates, pitted and chopped; 1/2 pound (2-inch) slices asparagus, steamed and chilled; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced; Dressing:; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; Mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Salad:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons minced red onion
5 dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 pound (2-inch) slices asparagus, steamed and chilled
1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
Dressing:
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Mint sprigs (optional)

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To prepare salad, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add white onion to pan; saute 2 minutes. Add quinoa to pan; saute 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add orange and next 5 ingredients (through jalapeno); toss gently to combine.
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To prepare dressing, combine juice and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with chopped mint. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Serve at room temperature.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad:, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Asparagus, Dates, And Orange falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!