Quinoa Caprese Food

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"CAPRESE" QUINOA SALAD



This easy quinoa salad recipe has chickpeas and grains for protein, cherry tomatoes and basil for sweetness, and fresh flavor for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Alyssa

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked white quinoa (cooled)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup basil leaves (torn into pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper (+ more for serving)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, tomatoes, chickpeas and basil. Toss to combine.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients, reserving a bit of pepper to garnish, in a small bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa salad and stir together until evenly coated.
  • Garnish with some fresh cracked pepper if desired.
  • Serve immediately or chill in fridge for 30 - 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 740 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUINOA CAPRESE



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Make and share this Quinoa Caprese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lissa_L

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 pint cherry tomatoes, each halved
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
1 cup torn basil leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
  • Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  • Stir in cherry tomato halves, mozzarella and basil.
  • Combine lemon juice and oil; stir to blend. Pour over quinoa mix and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH QUINOA



Caprese salad with quinoa image

Enjoy this colourful salad as a main meal, or side with grilled fish or chicken. With mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, it's full of the flavours of Italy

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Starter, Supper

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 x 150g cans undefined
60g baby spinach , shredded
½ cucumber , diced
small bunch of basil , leaves torn
125g buffalo mozzarella , drained and sliced
3 large vine tomatoes , at room temperature, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk the oil and vinegar with some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Tip the quinoa into another bowl, stir in the spinach, cucumber and half the basil. Mix in half the dressing and tip onto a serving platter.
  • Top the salad with the mozzarella, tomatoes and remaining basil leaves. Grind over some black pepper and drizzle with the rest of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

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