Caprese Quinoa Recipes

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CAPRESE SALAD WITH QUINOA

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



Caprese salad with quinoa image

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

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

CAPRESE QUINOA SALAD

The classic summer combination of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are tossed with quinoa for an easy, but sophisticated summer salad. Cooking the quinoa in Progresso™ broth is the key to a flavorful salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10



Caprese Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Add quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed. Transfer to large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until cool.
  • In small bowl, beat vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper with whisk. Slowly beat in olive oil.
  • Stir tomatoes, mozzarella and vinaigrette into cooled quinoa. Gently stir in 1/2 cup basil leaves.
  • Transfer to serving bowl; garnish with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 10.5 oz)
8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup julienne fresh basil leaves, plus additional for garnish

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