Caprese Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
-
½
cup
balsamic vinegar
-
6
cloves
garlic
-
1
tablespoon
maple syrup
-
1
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
-
1
teaspoon
sea salt
-
½
cup
olive oil
Salad
-
2
cups
cooked quinoa
-
¼
cup
red onion
-
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
-
½
cup
kalamata olives
-
½
cup
fresh basil
-
8
ounces
mozzarella balls
Instructions
- Make the dressing by blending balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and sea salt until well combined.
- With the blender running, add olive oil in a steady stream.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool on a baking sheet.
- Chop the tomatoes, red onion, olives, basil, and mozzarella.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with the chopped ingredients.
- Toss the mixture with the desired amount of dressing and transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
222
Total fat
11g
Total carbohydrates
21g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
611mg
Cholesterol
13mg
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