Caprese Quinoa Salad with Balsamic and Basil
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A fresh salad combining cooked quinoa with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, and basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. Light and protein-rich, it works as a satisfying lunch or dinner on its own.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- ½ cup dry quinoa
- ¾ cup water
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- oil and vinegar (for drizzling)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
- ¾ cup mozzarella pearls
- 3-4 TBSP fresh sliced basil
- 1-2 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil (plus extra to taste)
- 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar (plus extra to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 28M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 13m
- Sodium
- 253mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 371mg
- Calcium
- 37mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 253MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.