Quinoa Caprese Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
• Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Stir in cherry tomato halves, mozzarella and basil.
• Combine lemon juice and oil; stir to blend. Pour over quinoa mix and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

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.