Caprese Quinoa Salad
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Caprese Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dried quinoa
- 2 cups of liquid (chicken broth, vegetable broth or water)
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, cut in half *the pack with different colored tomatoes would be gorgeous here*
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (you can buy an 8 oz ball and cut it into bite sized pieces or the bocconcini mini mozzarella balls)
- Salt and pepper
For the Vinaigrette
- ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼-⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Cut the cherry tomtoes in half. Cut the mozzarella ball into bite sized pieces (similar to the size of the halved tomatoes).
Make the dressing:
Combine all the dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning.
Combine the cooked quinoa with the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or balsamic reduction drizzle. Enjoy!
To Serve:
- This would be perfect as a vegetarian main course or to serve over spinach, arugula, or on the side of chicken or fish.
- Roast zucchini cut in half and spoon this on top
- Great side to bring to any cookout or summer party!
