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Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad
This Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad is the perfect prep-ahead recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls halved
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions
- Once the quinoa has steamed, transfer it to a bowl and set aside.
- Make the basil vinaigrette according to the recipe instructions.
- 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.
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Notes
- Burrata would be incredible instead of mozzarella!
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
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
% 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.