Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    296 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad

This Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad is the perfect prep-ahead recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese halved, small, fresh balls
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions
  2. Once the quinoa has steamed, transfer it to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Make the basil vinaigrette according to the recipe instructions.
  4. Combine the basil vinaigrette with the quinoa and toss to combine. Spoon into a bowl and top with the cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve at a later time.

Notes

  • Burrata would be incredible instead of mozzarella!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 322mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 188IU (4%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 322mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 188IU 4%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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