Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates, and Orange
"This side dish salad combines several influences: The dates and orange are an Israeli touch; the pecans pay homage to the American South; and the quinoa is a high-protein grain from South America...."
INGREDIENTS
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Salad:
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
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1 cup uncooked quinoa
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2 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 large orange)
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1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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2 tablespoons minced red onion
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5 dates, pitted and chopped
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1/2 pound (2-inch) slices asparagus, steamed and chilled
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1/2 jalapeño pepper, diced
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Dressing:
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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Mint sprigs (optional)
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