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Caprese Quinoa Salad {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian}

June 16, 2016 by lauren.kelly 28 Comments

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Simple to make, healthy and delicious, this Caprese Quinoa Salad is a huge crowd pleaser!

This Caprese Quinoa Salad is simple to make, healthy and delicious. Even carnivores will love this vegetarian salad. www.laurenkellynutrition.com

When I think of summer foods, I picture light salads, grilled vegetables and of course, fun cocktails! (We all believe in moderation, right?)  This salad is so fresh and light and packed with protein, even without any meat.  Quinoa provides all the essential amino acids (building blocks of protein) and the vegetables, fresh basil and mozzarella pack on the flavor!

This Caprese Quinoa Salad is simple to make, healthy and delicious. Even carnivores will love this vegetarian salad. www.laurenkellynutrition.com

During the summer I usually only share 1-2 recipes a week because my (very busy) children are home with me.  School has even officially ended yet and I am already feeling crazed.  Why are there so many presentations and parties in the last few weeks of school?

One of the many good things about having my kids home with me is that they love to help me while  I take my pictures.  Which is very helpful (at times) because this is me, holding the dressing bottle in one hand, while trying to hold the camera in the other hand and snap this picture.  Not so great.  I need my little helpers.

This Caprese Quinoa Salad is simple to make, healthy and delicious. Even carnivores will love this vegetarian salad. www.laurenkellynutrition.com

So back to summer…although it hasn’t really started yet, we are certainly busy with sports and such after school.  I made this on one of those busy nights and I let it sit in the refrigerator to “marinate” a bit.  It was delicious!

This Caprese Quinoa Salad is simple to make, healthy and delicious. Even carnivores will love this vegan salad. www.laurenkellynutrition.com
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Caprese Quinoa Salad

Course dinner
Servings 6 -8 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup red grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil. torn and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to instructions.
  2. Allow to cool completely.
  3. Prepare dressing by adding oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in sealable glass jar. Shake well.
  4. Add tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese to cooled quinoa.
  5. Toss with dressing and allow to sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours so all of the flavors marinade.

Here’s to healthy light salads all summer long!

This Caprese Quinoa Salad is simple to make, healthy and delicious. Even carnivores will love this vegetarian salad. www.laurenkellynutrition.com

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Quinoa, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tagged With: clean eating salad, meatless, plant based, protein, salad, vegetarian

Comments

  1. Nutmeg Nanny says

    June 16, 2016 at 11:36 am

    This looks so delicious! I’m not a huge fan of quinoa plain but I love it when it can soak up delicious dressing flavors. This looks awesome!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:28 am

      YES!! You need aaaaaall the flavors ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    June 16, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    My daughter and I adore quinoa! And I am always looking for unique ways to enjoy it and this sounds so wonderful – love, love the tomatoes and mozzarella in this!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Thanks Shashi! I hope you both like it!

      Reply
  3. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I love trying different quinoa salads! This one sounds so good!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    June 17, 2016 at 1:22 am

    Nice! I love grain salads of every kind and that fluffy bed of quinoa looks perfect for this caprese salad!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Quinoa is the best!

      Reply
  5. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    June 17, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I’m all about those same foods during the summer. I love anything that’s “caprese”

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Yes Angie! Caprese everything ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Diana says

    June 18, 2016 at 1:26 am

    Just made this salad tonight but put a twist on it…added the cherry tomatoes with tomato and basil Feta cheese, avocado, and asparagus. Made your dressing as well…super excited to see how it turns out!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Ooooh that sounds delicious Diana! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  7. Dee says

    June 20, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I CANNOT WAIT TO MAKE THIS CAPRESE QUINOA SALAD! IT LOOKS SOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 20, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      I hope you love it as much as we do Dee!

      Reply
  8. Beverley Press says

    June 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    loving this recipe even more, I made it at the weekend and all I can say is More more more ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Yay! Love that Beverly!!

      Reply
  9. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    This looks awesome! I love how colorful this is!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Kristen @A Mind Full MOm says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    You won me over. Quinoa. Caprese. Balsamic. Heaven!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      I totally agree Kristen! HEAVEN!

      Reply
  11. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Such a perfect summer dish and I love that your boys helped you with this post! Hope you’re enjoying the summer so far ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Thanks Allie!! Happy Summer to you!

      Reply
  12. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    This looks like a salad that could keep me happy for days! Thanks, Lauren!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Yes, definitely makes you happy ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Julie says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    What a beautiful dish, perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you Julie!

      Reply

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