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Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad

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Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

564
Calories
18g
Protein
24g
Fat
72g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp basil vinegar (you can use red wine vinegar if basil vinegar isn't available)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls, halved
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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By whatsgabycooking · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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