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Quinoa Caprese Salad (WEM)

Recipes | January 29, 2017

Quinoa-caprese-salad

*For super fast fat loss, make sure to do your high intensity workout the same day you decide to have this meal. Try to keep the rest of the meals of the day low in carbs (FM).

Yields 2 portions

Ingredients:
1/2 cup dry uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups mini pear tomatoes halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 cup mozzarella pearls
1 avocado chopped
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook quinoa according to the directions on the package. Let it cool down completely.
  2. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and avocado.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and then pour over quinoa and toss to coat. Serve.

Macros Per Portion:
Calories: 731.9
Carbs: 47.8 g
Net Carbs: 37.6 g
Fat: 47.1 g
Protein: 28.8 g

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    Private Member  | 
    carpinteria, ca, usa

    i eat a version of this all the time. the portion seems small….

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    Private Member  | 
    belgrade, serbia

    Love simple!

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    Private Member  | 
    usa

    I love caprese salad. Never thought to add couscous, which I love too. So added protein and nutrition, yum!

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