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Caprese Quinoa Salad

Caprese Quinoa Salad: Your Easy, Healthy Summer Sidekick

Enjoy the vibrant and healthy Caprese Quinoa Salad, a delightful combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse to remove bitterness.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Pearls Or larger chunks of fresh mozzarella.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Or balsamic vinegar.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking and Combining
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water and boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff and cool to room temperature.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooled quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls. Drizzle olive oil and toss gently.
  4. Chop fresh basil and add to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently again.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze before serving and gently mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Store dressing separately if prepping ahead.

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