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Caprese Quinoa Salad
5 from 6 votes

Caprese Quinoa Salad

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

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa Bob's Red Mill brand
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • ½ cup basil chiffonade, fresh leaves
  • 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve immediately.