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Quinoa Caprese Salad

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I love the fresh summer flavors of a classic Caprese salad- tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, maybe a pinch of salt and a glug of good quality olive oil.

So one day, a few years back, as I peered into the fridge and rifled through the pantry, trying to gain some inspiration as to what to bring to a friend’s summer barbecue, I spotted the tomatoes on the counter- and looked to the quinoa in the cupboard and decided to experiment. That little experiment became my go-to barbecue addition- my quinoa caprese(ish) salad.

With all the classic caprese components, tossed with cooked and cooled quinoa, zesty lemon juice and spicy arugula, it’s fresh, it’s flavorful and it’s delicious as a main or a side (and with simple ingredients, it’s uncomplicated and easy to throw together quickly for a party!).

Feel free to sub spinach for the arugula, and don’t skimp on the olive oil- you want it to be well-coated for texture.

Make it:

Quinoa Caprese Salad

Serves 6 as a side or 4-5 as a main

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 1 8-oz container ciliegine (small mozarella balls), halved
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (more as needed)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup basil, chiffonade
  • 2 packed cups baby arugula
  • sea salt, to taste
  • balsamic glaze
  1. Combine quinoa with mozzarella balls, lemon juice, olive oil, grape tomatoes, basil, arugula and a good pinch of salt.
  2. Let sit for about 10 minutes before tasting. Season to taste and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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Quinoa Caprese Salad

  • Author: Kristin Dovbniak
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 as a side; 3-4 as a main 1x
  • Category: Salads

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
1 8-oz container ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), halved
juice of 1/2 lemon
4 tbsp olive oil (more as needed)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup basil, chiffonade
2 packed cups baby arugula
sea salt, to taste
balsamic glaze


Instructions

1. Combine quinoa with mozzarella balls, lemon juice, olive oil, grape tomatoes, basil, arugula and a good pinch of salt.

2. Let sit for about 10 minutes before tasting. Season to taste and drizzle with balsamic glaze.


 

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