ASPARAGUS STRAWBERRIES AND QUINOA ENJOY DAN:

ASPARAGUS STRAWBERRY AND QUINOA SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

9 strawberries, sliced

12 asparagus spears, chopped into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4-cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 handful pecans chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 teaspoon EACH honey and mustard

2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 440 F)

1.   Simmer the quinoa in water until the water is absorbed about 20 minutes.

2.   Place in a salad bowl.

3.   Toss the strawberries and asparagus in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

4.   In a prepared roasting sheet roast the strawberries and asparagus in preheated oven until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

5.   Assemble the salad.

6.   Add caramelized veggies, feta, pecans, and garlic to the quinoa bowl.

DRESSING:

1.   Mix the juices left in the roasting sheet with oil,  garlic, honey, and mustard in a bowl.

2.   Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss to coat.

3.   Top with fresh basil.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                                         VOILA!!