Description
Enjoy a fresh and nutritious Caprese Quinoa Salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Try this vibrant recipe today for a delightful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ripe tomatoes (3–4 medium), sliced
- 12–16 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Layer tomato slices on a serving platter in an overlapping pattern.
- Tuck mozzarella slices between the tomato slices for visual appeal.
- Spoon cooked quinoa around the layered ingredients for added texture.
- Incorporate basil leaves throughout the salad for freshness.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and add balsamic glaze if desired. Mix gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg