Alexander Shum's Recipes
46 recipes
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Fresh caprese quinoa salad
This fresh caprese quinoa salad is packed with protein, veggies, and all of your favorite summer flavors. all you need are cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, quinoa, and a healthy homemade dressing! if you are looking for a fresh, easy and healthy quinoa salad recipe, this fresh caprese salad is it! a go-to summer salad please tell me that you started drooling the moment you saw these photos. we did. caprese salad is one of our favorite go-to salads. especially in the summer! lee and i fell in love with caprese salad, long before we developed this quinoa salad recipe and even before fit foodie finds was even a twinkle in our eyes (this is linley btw). i know that we have mentioned this before, but i absolutely love talking about the fact that lee and i fell in love in italy. anyway, we fell in love with italian food and culture and this caprese salad takes me back. perhaps team fit foodie needs to take another trip to italy for more italian food inspiration (heck yes). forgive me for getting sidetracked from this gorgeous salad. let’s focus, people. side dish or meal — your choice! this fresh caprese quinoa salad is one of my favorite quinoa salad recipes on fit foodie finds! i love that you can use this caprese salad as a side dish, a salad for lunch, or make a double batch and use it for meal-prep throughout the week! you won’t believe how incredibly easy it is to make this quinoa salad. let’s get into it: caprese quinoa salad ingredients quinoa tomatoes mozzarella basil extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar i know, it’s not a long list and it is just as easy as it sounds to whip this salad up in no time! i’m telling you, this salad is the perfect summer salad. how to make caprese quinoa salad cook quinoa: in a medium-sized pan, bring water and quinoa to a rolling boil. reduce heat and simmer on low until all of the water is absorbed. cool quinoa: cool the cooked quinoa in a bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour before preparing the salad. prep tomatoes, mozzarella and basil: to prepare the salad, halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls. then, give your basil a rough chop. add in dressing: mix in your olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper (to taste), and then add all ingredients for the salad in a large mixing bowl. mix it all together & enjoy! mix all the ingredients well. make sure everything is covered in the delicious olive oil and balsamic dressing. serve immediately, or store for up to 3-5 days in an air-tight container in the fridge! more quinoa salads golden roasted cauliflower and quinoa salad quinoa tabouli recipe mexican quinoa salad best quinoa salad recipes 4.78 from 9 votes fresh caprese quinoa salad this caprese salad is packed with protein, veggies, and all of your favorite summer flavors. all you need are cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, quinoa, and a healthy homemade dressing! by: lee funke prep: 15 minutes mins cook: 30 minutes mins total: 45 minutes mins servings: 4 save pin print email me this recipe plus, enjoy weekly doses of recipe inspiration! email * send recipe ingredients 1x 2x 3x ▢ 2/3 cup quinoa, uncooked ▢ 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved ▢ 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ▢ 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ▢ salt to taste ▢ pepper to taste instructions in a medium-sized pan, bring 1 1/3 cup water and 2/3 cup quinoa to a rolling boil. reduce heat and simmer on low until all of the water is absorbed. cool the cooked quinoa in the refrigerator for at least an hour before preparing the salad. to prepare the salad, mix all ingredients for the salad in a large mixing bowl. mix well. make sure everything is covered in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and enjoy! nutrition calories: 326 kcal, protein: 15 g, fat: 22 g, fiber: 3 g, sugar: 16 g nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. love this? leave a comment below! don’t forget to tag your posts on social media with the hashtag #fitfoodiefinds, we’d love to see what you’re up to!
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Lemon drop martini
Are you looking for a refreshing cocktail that you can whip up in a hurry? try a lemon drop martini. all you need are three simple ingredients to shake up one of these delicious martinis for you and your friends. make one for your next happy hour! if you are looking for more cocktail recipes to serve alongside these lemon drop martinis, check out this hibiscus arnold palmer drink, honey greyhound cocktails, or one of these sex on the beach slushies.
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Sweet potato hummus recipe
This homemade sweet potato hummus recipe is the perfect healthy snack that’s packed with fiber, protein, and veggies! if you like a little more heat, then up the sriracha and enjoy with your favorite veggies, on a sandwich, and more! looking for more healthy appetizer recipes? we love to serve this sweet potato hummus at get-togethers along with delicious guacamole recipes, our yummy vegan queso, and we dunk this golden roasted cauliflower in all of them!
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Easy steak tacos
These easy steak tacos are made from perfectly seasoned sliced flank steak and topped with a simple tomato pico, avocado slices and cotija cheese. enjoy!
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Sheet pan tofu quinoa burrito bowls
Throw all of the ingredients for this meal prep sheet pan tofu quinoa burrito bowls on a baking sheet and you’ve got a delicious, vegetarian meal ready for the entire week!
313
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Easy chicken thighs marinade
In less than 5 minutes you can whip up a delicious honey mustard chicken thighs marinade that will infuse your chicken thighs with mustard, honey and a hint of lemon!
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Crispy baked chicken thighs
In this post, we are chatting all things chicken thigh recipes. we’ll share how to make chicken thighs in a variety of different methods, teach you how to make our signature baked crispy chicken thighs, plus we’re rounding up all of the best chicken thigh recipes on fit foodie finds.
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Instant pot mushroom risotto
This instant pot mushroom risotto is made with shiitake mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, and arborio rice. the best part of this recipe is that it tastes like traditional risotto but made in half the time in the instant pot.
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Broccoli cheese casserole with orzo
This broccoli cheese casserole is made in a cast iron skillet and features our favorite noodle – orzo!
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Harvest orzo skillet
This delicious harvest orzo skillet is a one-pot meal that really does have it all. fall vegetables, juicy chicken thighs, and all of the fall flavors.
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Grilled fish
you’ve got to try this delicious grilled fish recipe! a medley of smoky, savory, and fresh flavor is the perfect way to bring your favorite fish to life.
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