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Caprese Quinoa Salad

May 7, 2015 by Nicole Crocker 5 Comments

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Caprese Quinoa Salad is the perfect healthy side dish for you to serve at your next cookout.  All the wonderful flavors of Caprese Salad with the addition of quinoa for a little extra protein boost.

Caprese Quinoa Salad

I’ve kind of been on a Caprese kick lately since I shared the Caprese Tartlets a few weeks ago.  We’ve been so hooked on those delicious flavors that I’ve made several different dishes.  I made a  meal out them with the Caprese Chicken that I shared last week,  a Caprese Dip that I hope to be sharing soon and now this tasty Caprese Quinoa Salad!

We’ve been trying to eat a bit healthier now that the warmer weather is here.  I’m still trying to shed my winter coat that inevitably appears at the end of every winter.

My son and I like quinoa but only if it has some good flavor added.  One trick I have for doing this is to add a little chicken broth when I’m cooking it or cook it in chicken broth instead of water. It definitely gives the quinoa a good flavor boost.

My daughter’s favorite way to eat quinoa is as a salad like this recipe.  One thing I like best about making a salad with it is that if I have left overs, it’s perfect to grab for a healthy lunch the following day.

Caprese Quinoa Salad

Caprese Quinoa Salad
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Caprese Quinoa Salad

Caprese Quinoa Salad is the perfect healthy side dish for you to serve at your next cookout.  All the wonderful flavors of Caprese Salad with the addition of quinoa for a little extra protein boost.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 235kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Uncooked,quinoa ,prepared according to package directions
  • 8 Ounces Fresh mozzarella ,diced
  • 1 Cup Cherry tomatoes ,halved
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh basil leaves ,chiffonade
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper ,to taste

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according package directions in either two cups of water or chicken broth.
  • Let quinoa cool to room temperature and then chill in the fridge.
  • In a large bowl toss quinoa with remaining ingredients and then chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 1.8mg

Caprese Quinoa Salad

I have a feeling that after this long winter here in Massachusetts everyone is going to be having a lot of cookouts.  This Caprese Quinoa Salad will definitely be the perfect side dish to share!

Here are some more great summer cookout recipes.  Just click on the picture for the recipe.

Potato Salad with Bacon

Blackberry Peach Cobbler

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Healthy bites, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables Tagged With: left overs

Comments

  1. Laura says

    May 8, 2015 at 7:05 am

    This will be perfect for my packed lunches!

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  2. Cydnee/Tampa Cake Girl says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:56 am

    Your Caprese Quinoa Salad looks and sounds delicious. Thank you for joining us #purebloglove Pinterest Link Party. We look forward to seeing every Thursday, 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

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    • Nicole Crocker says

      May 12, 2015 at 2:58 am

      Thanks Cydnee!

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I have never tried Caprese salads. I love all the parts so I am definitely putting this on my ‘to do’ list. Found you at #PureBlogLove PIN LINK Party! This salad looks irresistible!

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    • Nicole Crocker says

      May 13, 2015 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Diane! I’m on a total Caprese kick! We love the flavor combination so much I’ve been making it in many different ways. Enjoy!

      Reply

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