Shaved Fennel & Asparagus Quinoa Salad

• 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion
• 1.8 ounces Manchego, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• zest of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Combine the quinoa with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork.
2. Combine asparagus, fennel, onion, and Manchego on a large plate.
3. Sprinkle quinoa across the salad.
4. Combine ingredients for dressing (lemon juice, zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper) and dress salad. Serve immediately.

quinoa, asparagus, fennel, red onion, manchego, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, zest of one lemon, salt, pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/54483-shaved-fennel-asparagus-quinoa-salad (may not work)