Enjoy a light, colorful dish that brings spring to your plate and is delicious for the whole family. The combination of nutty quinoa, crunchy asparagus and sweet strawberries will whet your appetite for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
This salad is not only healthy, but also easy to prepare. Children can help with many of the steps and learn to enjoy fresh vegetables and fruit at the same time.
Ingredients for four people:
- 200 g quinoa, raw
- salt
- 400 g green asparagus
- 250 g strawberries
- 50 g rocket or other fresh herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: roasted nuts or seeds
Step-by-step preparation:
- Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. Cook in lightly salted water according to the packet instructions for about 15 minutes, then leave to cool. Children can put the quinoa in a sieve and drain off the water.
- Prepare the asparagus: Wash the asparagus, remove the woody ends and cut into pieces about five centimeters long. Mix with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Children can place the asparagus pieces on a baking tray.
- Roast the asparagus: Roast the asparagus in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for around ten to twelve minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare the strawberries and herbs: Wash the strawberries, remove the stalks and cut into quarters. Finely chop the herbs. Children can carefully cut the strawberries or pluck the herbs.
- Mix the dressing: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Children can stir with a small whisk.
- Mix everything together: Carefully combine the quinoa, asparagus, strawberries and rocket in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and gently mix everything together. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds.
The salad can be served immediately or prepared for lunch. The bright colors, the sweet strawberries and the nutty aroma of the quinoa will delight children and adults alike.
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