“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.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white quinoa cooled
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup basil leaves torn into pieces
for the dressing:
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 19.5mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4.9mg