Caprese Salad With Quinoa And Brown Rice Recipes

"CAPRESE" QUINOA SALAD

This easy quinoa salad recipe has chickpeas and grains for protein, cherry tomatoes and basil for sweetness, and fresh flavor for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Alyssa

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups cooked white quinoa (cooled)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup basil leaves (torn into pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper (+ more for serving)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, tomatoes, chickpeas and basil. Toss to combine.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients, reserving a bit of pepper to garnish, in a small bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa salad and stir together until evenly coated.
Garnish with some fresh cracked pepper if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in fridge for 30 - 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 740 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH CAPRESE QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and flavorful Caprese Quinoa Salad is made with toasted quinoa, cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. With added protein and nutrients, it takes the classic Caprese salad to the next level.

Provided by Liz DellaCroce

Categories Side

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1 cup fresh mozzarella
10 leaves basil (cut chiffonade)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium pan, heat half of the olive oil (one tablespoon) over medium-high heat, toast the quinoa for 3-4 minutes until lightly brown and fragrant.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes then remove from heat. Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, lemon juice, remaining one tablespoon olive oil and salt/pepper.
Toss salad to combine and check for seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 6.6 g, Fat 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 78 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 2.9 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAPRESE SALAD WITH QUINOA

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Enjoy this colourful salad as a main meal, or side with grilled fish or chicken. With mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, it's full of the flavours of Italy

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Starter, Supper

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 x 150g cans undefined
60g baby spinach , shredded
½ cucumber , diced
small bunch of basil , leaves torn
125g buffalo mozzarella , drained and sliced
3 large vine tomatoes , at room temperature, sliced

Steps:

Whisk the oil and vinegar with some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Tip the quinoa into another bowl, stir in the spinach, cucumber and half the basil. Mix in half the dressing and tip onto a serving platter.
Top the salad with the mozzarella, tomatoes and remaining basil leaves. Grind over some black pepper and drizzle with the rest of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

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