Sweet Mozzarella Caprese Quinoa Salad
This salad is a perfect blend of quinoa, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and a touch of sweetness from balsamic vinegar. Give it a try!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Quinoa 43g
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon honey 10g
- pinch of salt
- 1 Mozzarella cheese stick ~¾ of an oz
- ~30 basil leaves
- ~15 grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Put the quinoa, water, vinegar, honey and salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil then cover and lower to a simmer until all the liquid is absorbed.¼ cup Quinoa, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar, ½ tablespoon honey, pinch of salt
- While the quinoa is cooking prep the other ingredients. Chop the basil, halve the tomatoes and cut the cheese.~30 basil leaves, ~15 grape tomatoes halved, 1 Mozzarella cheese stick
- In about 20 minutes the quinoa should be finished. Scoop it into a bowl. It will be sticky from the honey.
- Top with the rest of the ingredients.
- Toss everything together.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcalCarbohydrates: 127gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 5604mgFiber: 30gSugar: 70gVitamin A: 19419IUVitamin C: 309mgCalcium: 298mgIron: 9mg
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