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Didi’s Monday Morning Recipe 3/12/2012 Caprese Quinoa Salad

With the spring season in the air here in the Vail Valley, it’s time to start trying some new fun summer salads. I just found this awesome recipe on Pinterest via TheFitCook.net .

Caprese salad is my favorite summer treat with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and soft fresh mozzarella cheese. And quinoa is my number one pick for a healthy grain, full or protein and fiber. The combination of the two is a fabulous idea and is sooooo delicious!

This salad is easy to make, very few ingredients and would be a great side dish or served as an entrée. Enjoy!

Caprese Quinoa Salad

Serves: 2
Ready in: 30 minutes

You'll Need:
1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon agave
1 large plum tomato, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls, cut in half
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Here's How:
1. To cook the quinoa, add it to a pot with one cup of water. Season lightly with salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
2. In a salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and agave, and season with salt and pepper.
3. After the quinoa is cooked and cooled, add it to the salad bowl, along with the tomato, mozzarella and basil.

View past Monday Morning Recipes here:

Didi's Signature Lunch Salad

Didi's Chai Almond Milk Latte

President's Day American Flag Pizza

Grilled Balsamic Veggie Ciabatta Sandwich

Hearty Head Cold Soup

The Edwards Interfaith Chapel and Community Center is special for many reasons, depending on who is using it that moment. Currently it is hosting a middle school, weddings, celebrations of life, AA, classes for the deaf, several major non-profit events and 6 churches of every faith and language. It is a diverse, bustling heart of the Edwards community.

On March 17th it will host the best of Opera Arias by performers from New York and San Francisco, and dinner will be served by David Walford of Splendido. There will be some very special and unique auction items:

Rare books showing and discussion led by national expert Helmut Fricker and Fr. Brooks Keith

Snow shoe and luncheon at Beano's in celebration of Lisa Barbour's 55th birthday

Fourteeners hike led by Rev. Scott Beebe

Several At-Home Catering options by top Vail Valley Chefs

And many many more!

Invitation and ticket information:

Vail Valley Real Estate Weekly Under Contract Update 2/24-3/1, 2012

New sales in Eagle County over the last week:

- 6 sales under $500k

- 5 sales $500k-$1m

- 5 sales over $1m

Well, half the number of properties went under contract this last week, sixteen, compared 30 properties the prior week. Could it be that the big snowfall we had this last week kept people on the slopes and away from looking at property?

Though the numbers were down a bit, it's nice to see so many luxury homes under contract between Edwards and Vail.

If you have any questions regarding this Vail Valley Real Estate Market Report, or if you have been considering buying or selling property in the Vail Valley, please contact me today.

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Real Estate Portfolio Issue 3/3-3/9

View it here first! The newest Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate Vail Valley Real Estate Portfolio is ready to view online, and look for a copy in this weekend's Vail Daily. Click the image below to open this online Vail Valley Real Estate Portfolio magazine featuring properties for sale in Eagle County by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in the Vail Valley, please contact me. I’d love to help you call the mountains home!