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Caprese quinoa salad

Caprese Quinoa Salad

1-2-12
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Sugar-Free
Vegetarian

Put the "Q" in BBQ with this caprese quinoa salad — the ultimate healthy side dish for grill parties.

By The LTH Nutrition Team
Caprese quinoa salad

This recipe is excerpted from Life Time’s first-ever cookbook, 1-2-12.

  • Makes4 servings
  • Prep Time10 minutes
  • Cook Time15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Himalayan or Celtic salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (omit if vegan or dairy-free)

Directions

STEP 1
Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
STEP 2
Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss with the cooked quinoa and halved tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
STEP 3
Once the mixture cools, gently fold in the basil and mozzarella cubes.
Servings Per Container
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
19%
Total Fat 12g
12%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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