Caprese Pasta Salad is absolutely one of the healthiest options you can have in your rotation of healthy recipes. There are many different ingredients that are healthy but often overlooked by regular dieters who are looking for easy to prepare meals. The key is making healthy choices like healthy pasta recipes and salads. The main ingredient to this delicious Caprese Pasta Salad, which is made by my favorite chef, is quinoa. Quinoa is a superfood with many health benefits that we can all benefit from.
In this Caprese Pasta Salad recipe, you will not only get the protein you need, you will also get the minerals, vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need on a daily basis. It is actually one of the healthier choices you can make when it comes to pasta. I love the way it tastes because it has a slight bite to it and the flavor is subtle. This is the best tasting quinoa you will ever have, so don’t be fooled by fancy quinoa blends. The flavor of quinoa is just a wonderful compliment to the other ingredients in this Caprese Pasta Salad.
You simply mix the quinoa, balsamic vinegar, garlic, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. It should take about five minutes, so keep that in mind the next time you are in a hurry. Drain the pasta and add the other ingredients to the same location. Serve immediately, or allow to cool down a bit and then serve.