Caprese Quinoa Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 10

Cook: 10

Total: 20

An Italian-inspired meal made even more heart-healthy and protein-packed with quinoa!

5 stars (2 ratings)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, avocado and pine nuts. Stir in balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately.

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