Caprese Quinoa Salad
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill quinoa
- 8 ounces mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, avocado and pine nuts.
Step 3
Stir in balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4
Serve immediately.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Sometimes natural is just the best way to go!
An Oregon-based company, Bob’s Red Mill, provides quality quinoa used in this recipe.
