These three super simple quinoa salads are perfect for lunch, dinner or a side dish. I'll show you myAsparagus and Feta Quinoa Salad, Asian Quinoa Salad, and Kale Mango Quinoa Salad ✳︎SUBSCRIBE: http://tinyurl.com/jaxbcd6 ✳︎Sign up to my FREE Newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/y6wl949e✳︎Shop my '15 C&D Salad' Ebook Here: https://tinyurl.com/yb4qbons✳︎Shop my Nice Cream Ebook Here: https://tinyurl.com/ya7j6xrqPRINT RECIPES HERE: Asparagus Quinoa Salad: https://tinyurl.com/CDAspQuinoaAsian Quinoa Salad: https://tinyurl.com/CDAsianQuinoaKale Mango Quinoa Salad: https://tinyurl.com/CDKaleQuinoaQUINOA 101 | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: https://youtu.be/fKLKFVCFyLMHELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS:7-Inch Santoku Knife: http://amzn.to/2ng92gTSpouted Glass Measuring Cup: http://amzn.to/2oEQdnVGlass Mixing Bowls: http://amzn.to/2oQoZqjFOLLOW CLEAN & DELICIOUS ON SOCIAL:Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hjb6yk3Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaniSpiesInstagram: http://tinyurl.com/gv6b5qePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danispies/3 MORE Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes: https://youtu.be/VpbE6CF5NSkMORE C&D QUINOA RECIPES:Quinoa Tabouli: https://youtu.be/MczR0SRYFGcQuinoa Asparagus Salad: https://youtu.be/i_cAoi4rbH4High Protein Quinoa Salad: https://youtu.be/P7XccS2SgacGolden Beet Quinoa Salad: https://youtu.be/nA120Bei2cAASPARAGUS QUINOA SALAD RECIPE:1 pound asparagus, trimmed2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice2 cloves garlic, crushed3 cups cooked quinoa, cooked according to the package1 can low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, (about 3 scallions)2 ounces feta cheeseSalt and pepper to tastePre heat oven to 400Place the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Pop in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender. The thickness of your asparagus will determine how long it needs to cook for. Cool and cut into 1-inch pieces.In a small bowl, combine the rest of the olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and which together. Set aside.In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, scallions, and asparagus. Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together. Adjust seasonings if needed.Transfer into a serving bowl and top with crumbled feta cheese. Serve and enjoy!Makes about 4 cups of salad (6-3/4cup servings)Nutrients per serving (3/4 cup): Calories: 226; Total Fat: 8.9g; Saturated Fat: 1.9g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium 175mg, Carbohydrate: 29.9g; Dietary Fiber: 5.4g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 8.3g ASIAN QUINOA SALAD RECIPE3 cups COOKED quinoa, cooked according to package1 cup chopped red cabbage1 cup cooked edamame1 red bell pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped radish1/2 cp chopped carrots1/4 cup cilantro, chopped1/3 cup roughly chopped cashews3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon nut butter (any will work)2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions1/2 teaspoon grated ginger2 cloves crushed garlicIn a small bowl or spouted cup combine; soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, nut butter, scallions, ginger and garlic.Whisk together with a fork until everything is well combined. Set aside.In a large bowl combine quinoa, cabbage, edamame, bell pepper, radish, and carrots.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together. Finish by stirring in the cilantro and cashews. Serve and enjoy!Makes about 4 cups of salad (6-3/4 cup servings)Nutrients per serving (3/4 cup): Calories: 253; Total Fat: 9.8g; Saturated Fat: 1.4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium 344mg, Carbohydrate: 31.1g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 11.2g KALE MANGO QUINOA SALAD RECIPE1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped (about 8 cups)1 cup cooked quinoa, cooked according to the package1 mango, cut into bite sized pieces1 cup halved strawberries (or quartered if they are really big)2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas)In a small bowl or spouted cup, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Using your hands, massage the dressing into the kale for 1-2 minutes. This helps to tenderize the kale.Add in quinoa, mango, strawberries, and pepitas. Gently toss together and then transfer into a serving dish. Enjoy!Makes a big fat salad. Serves 4-6 as a side.Nutrients per 1/4th of the recipe: Calories: 300; Total Fat: 17.5g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium 421mg, Carbohydrate: 37.3g; Dietary Fiber: 6.2g; Sugars: 10.6g; Protein: 7.9g