Quinoa , Avocado and Asparagus Salad
Spring is finally here, so it is time for more refreshing food. Try out this Quinoa, Avocado and Asparagus Salad with Beet-Infused Goat Cheese, and indulge in the spring taste whilst staying healthy! Serves 2
You will need:
- Lamb Brand Quinoa, 150g cooked
- Lamb Brand Herbs/Nuts, chopped to serve
- Asparagus spears,8 tough ends trimmed
- Avocado,1 diced
- Salad Greens, handful
For Goat Cheese:
- Lamb Brand Salt and Pepper, pinch
- Fresh gbejna, 100g
- Soft goat cheese, 50g
- Small beet, ½ cooked
- Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp
For the Dressing:
- Lamb Brand Salt and Pepper, pinch
- Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice, 1 tbsp
- Garlic clove, 1 small minced
- Basil/Mint leaves, 3 chopped
All you have to do is:
- Combine the beet, gbejna, goat cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth. Divide mixture between moulds. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and fresh herb. Set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus. When it gets too thin too shave, chop. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears.
- Place asparagus, avocado, salad greens and quinoa in a bowl.
- Whisk dressing once more and pour over salad. Toss to coat.
- Unmould the cheese and place in the centre of plates.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and/or chopped nuts.
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