Herb quinoa salad with balsamic dressing is made with fresh mozzarella cheese, almonds, and lima beans and is a hearty side dish or lunch.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
453 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and bouillon granules to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. Rinse the saucepan.
Step 2
Place lima beans into the saucepan and add water to cover beans by 1 inch; season with salt and pepper. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are cooked through but still tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain water and rinse beans under cold water to stop the cooking process; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and cool almonds to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Mix quinoa, lima beans, almonds, tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella cheese together in a large bowl.
Step 5
Whisk vinegar, almond oil, olive oil, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth; pour over quinoa mixture and stir to coat.
Ingredients
water to cover
2 cups water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 Campari tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks
