This Summer CapreseQuinoa Salad is a fresh and tasty salad that is incredible for the warm summer months! This recipe is super quick and simple to prepare, making it a great option for meal prep when you know you'll be on-the-go and will want access to something healthy and satisfying! This salad is also easy to make ahead of time which means it is the perfect dish to prepare in advance of a summer barbecue, picnic, or wherever else your summer adventures may take you! I love the balance of both sweet and savory in this salad. This recipe will definitely be a staple for me this summer!
I used Inspired Organics Quinoa for this recipe. Their Organic Tri-Color Quinoa is delicious and the blend of red, black, and white whole grains adds great color to this dish! To create the dressing for this salad, I used my go-to Inspired Organics Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, and Honey. These ingredients from Inspired Organics are exceptional in terms of quality and taste, and these staple items are just a few of the amazing products IO has to offer. IO has an extensive selection of organic products with something for everyone to enjoy. To see where you can find Inspired Organics at a store near you, check out this link to the store locator!
What you will need for this recipe:
- Quinoa
- Strawberries
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
- Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Honey
- Salt and Pepper
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare quinoa according to the package instructions. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge if needed. You can use water or broth, either works!
Chop / prepare basil, tomatoes and strawberries. Set aside.
Make the dressing by adding all ingredients into a jar or bowl and combining well.
In a large bowl, add quinoa, strawberries, basil, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Toss.
Add in dressing and toss more. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve cold. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!
Thank you to my amazing partners are Inspired Organics for sponsoring the development of this recipe content. I love working with brands that are aligned with my values and make incredible products!
If you love this recipe, check out this Sweet Burrata Peach Salad or this Spicy Walnut Southwest Salad
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare quinoa according to the package instructions. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge if needed. You can use water or broth, either works!
Chop / prepare basil, tomatoes and strawberries. Set aside.
Make the dressing by adding all ingredients into a jar or bowl and combining well.
In a large bowl, add quinoa, strawberries, basil, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Toss.
Add in dressing and toss more. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve cold. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!
