Quinoa Caprese Salad

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Say goodbye to summer this Labor Day by serving up a big bowl of this quinoa caprese salad!

Quinoa caprese salad

Can you believe Labor Day is just 2 weeks away? Normally this makes me a little sad, but with how crappy this summer was, I’ve never been more excited for the end of it. However, with that being said, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things about summer that I’ll really miss.

Caprese salad with quinoa

Like the amazing produce, for one. Is anyone else going to miss those giant tomatoes, juicy peaches and plump strawberries you find at the farmers market?  I love fall produce, like pumpkin, pears and squash, but there’s just nothing quite like biting into a perfectly ripe peach on a hot summer day.

Healthy quinoa caprese salad

I’ll also miss the warm weather, the longer days, the beautiful sunsets. I’ll miss wearing tank tops, shorts and flip flops all day without having to bundle up. I’ll really miss the sounds and smells of summer, like the laughter of kids outside playing, the smell of barbecues and fresh lemonade. These are things I’ll definitely miss, but good lord am I ready for fall.

Anyone else with me?

CLICK HERE FOR THE DELICIOUS QUINOA CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE!

Nutritional information per serving (about 1/2 cup):

Calories: 379
Fat: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 60 grams
Fiber: 10 grams
Protein: 16 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 9

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  1. Monday, August 19th, 2013
    I'm so ready for fall! It will go down to like 90 degrees instead of 112, lol.

    This looks so good! I love all things caprese!
  2. Posted by Rachel Cooks on
    Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
    Can't beat this! Love the addition of almonds.
  3. Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
    With the crazy summer we've had, I'm ready for a slower fall! Though I will definitely miss all of the fresh produce!
  4. Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
    I made this for dinner last night and it was so good, I am having leftovers again for lunch today! A made a few tweaks: added a dash of garlic and some olive oil to the mix, and instead of mixing in the balsamic, I drizzled each portion with balsamic reduction. It was really delicious.
  5. Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
    I want to so badly say goodbye to summer, but sadly, here in Arizona it is 115 until around November!
  6. Posted by Hilary on
    Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
    This looks great! Caprese is my favourite kind of salad. I'll have to try this soon.
  7. Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
    My garden is bursting my tomatoes so I can't thank you enough for sharing this recipe!! Life savor!
  8. Posted by Lauren @ Hall Nesting on
    Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
    I will miss all the summer produce! As much as I love the fall and winter and the abundance of squash after a couple of months of it I am dying to be back at the spring and summer farmer's markets.
  9. Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
    Gimme the bowl and no one gets hurt! So friggin' scrumptious, Claire!