During the peak of tomato season I think I could live on caprese salad, fresh mozzarella, perfectly ripe tomatoes and a drizzle of delicious aged balsamic. Can’t you just picture yourself sitting in some Italian town eating this and drinking a glass of wine…
Now let’s come back to reality: work, life, etc. But you can easily have that same experience right in your home (maybe with some ear plugs) with this Quinoa Caprese Salad. A great vegetarian friendly salad that is perfect as a meal or with something grilled.
What takes this salad to that thisissogood level is balsamic glaze. I had a bottle from Trader Joe’s in the pantry ready to go but you could make your own by reducing high quality balsmic until it is thick and syrupy.
Quinoa Caprese Salad
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Keywords: side vegetarian
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Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 bunch basil, torn into pieces
- Salt/Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze or Reduced Balsamic
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp high quality olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
Instructions
Cook quinoa and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl combine halved tomatoes, mozzarella pieces, capers & torn basil. Stir in cooled quinoa and dressing.
Season with salt/pepper and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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