Description
With quinoa, tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, this Quinoa Caprese Salad is a flavorful salad that’s perfect for a side dish or light meal all by itself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 pounds small tomatoes, larger ones cut in half
- 7 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup packed basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and vegetable stock to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
- After the liquid is absorbed, remove it from the heat and keep the lid on the quinoa for 5 minutes to continue steaming.
- Allow the quinoa to cool completely before putting the salad together.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle it over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to coat. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 5.6 grams
- Fat: 11.9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Protein: 13 grams