Caprese Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing
A light and nutritious salad made with quinoa, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls baby mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper
Balsamic Dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove grated
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves.
- For the balsamic dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and grated garlic in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 250 kcal
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 10 g
Protein: 10 g