Quinoa Bruschetta Salad
Not only is this a great recipe for meal prep, but it’s also a great meatless dish to bring to a picnic or BBQ. If you want to add additional protein, feel free to top with grilled chicken or even canned tuna.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 (1-1/3 cup) servings 1x
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 (10-ounce) container cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1¼ cups thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts (1 small bunch)
1 (8-ounce) container fresh whole milk mozzarella balls (ciliegine), quartered
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into strips)
Instructions
- Place water and quinoa in a saucepan and bring water to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool quinoa before adding remaining ingredients.
- While quinoa is cooking, place tomatoes, garlic, green onions, mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Once quinoa is cool, add it to the tomatoes along with the salt and basil. Mix to combine.
- Meal Prep Step: Place 1⅓ cups into 5 containers and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Store covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keywords: mediterranean diet, meal prep, quinoa, salad, gluten free, vegetarian, nut free
