Caprese Quinoa Salad

Name: Caprese Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Quinoa; 8 ounces mozzarella; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; ½ cup fresh basil leaves; 1 avocado; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

User Reviews

5.0

6 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American, Vegetarian

Caprese Quinoa Salad

Iris Warren

Report

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

Share:

I Made This!

Be the first!

Print

9 people printed this

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

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

Add to Shopping List

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.