How To Make Caprese Salad with Quinoa
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition
- Calories : 365kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 38mg
- Sodium : 259mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 15g
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