Caprese Burrito Bowl with Fresh Mozzarella

This Caprese Burrito Bowl is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner! It's made with cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, torn fresh basil leaves, sliced fresh mozzarella, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. So fresh and flavorful!

The Caprese salad is a classic Italian dish that's made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. It's a simple but delicious salad that's perfect for summer. I decided to turn this salad into a burrito bowl so that it would be a more filling and satisfying meal. This burrito bowl is packed with flavor and it's sure to become a favorite!

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Combine the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, red onion, and black olives in a bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
3. Toss gently to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Why It Works

• The combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil is always a winner.
• The quinoa adds a hearty and filling element to the bowl.
• The red onion and black olives add a bit of crunch and flavor.
• The olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing is the perfect finishing touch.