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Caprese Quinoa Salad

Caprese Quinoa Salad

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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.