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Quinoa Caprese Salad
This fresh and flavorful Quinoa Caprese Salad recipe is vegetarian and gluten free. It's made with cherry tomatoes, quinoa, mozzarella, and a lemon balsamic herb dressing. It's delicious as a main dish for lunch or dinner, or as a side dish paired with grilled steak, chicken or lemon herb salmon!
Prep Time
29 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cubes
Instructions
- Add the quinoa to a medium saucepan on the stove over high heat with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the red onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Add the parsley and basil to a small mixing bowl, add the remaining ½ cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Whisk well, then add the cooked onion, bell pepper and garlic. Add the tomatoes.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator so that the tomatoes can marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked quinoa and mozzarella to a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette dressing to the bowl. Toss well and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2serving
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
612mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1695mg
(34%)
Vitamin C
32.8mg
(36%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1695mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 32.8mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.