Quinoa Salad in Endive Cups
A hint of radish gives this Mediterranean style salad a nice zest.
Ingredients
- 1 cup asparagus, finely chopped
- 3 Belgian endives, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbs lemon juice, divided
- 2 Tbs olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbs pine nuts
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 Tbs poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup arugula, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup radishes, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup pear, finely chopped
- 1 Tbs fresh dill
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped asparagus, one shredded endive, minced garlic, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and one tablespoon of olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a roasting pan or skillet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until vegetables are tender. Let cool.
- In the meantime, prepare the endive bowls by peeling the leaves off the remaining two Belgian endives. Place on a serving tray and set aside.
- In a small skillet, toast pine nuts over medium high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, create the dressing by combining remaining lemon juice and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, toss together quinoa, poppy seeds, arugula, radishes, pear, dill, and roasted asparagus with the prepared dressing.
- Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the salad on each of the reserved endive leaves. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate until cool.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 96
Calories from Fat 43 (45%)
(8%)Total Fat 5g
(3%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(2%)Sodium 37mg
(17%)Potassium 580mg
Total Carbohydrate 11g
(24%)Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(7%)Protein 4g
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