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Caprese Quinoa Salad

Delicious Caprese Quinoa Salad for a Healthy Touch

This Caprese Quinoa Salad combines wholesome quinoa, fresh basil, and creamy avocado for a healthy meal option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Quinoa Feel free to use any brand.
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella, diced Substitute with vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved Heirloom tomatoes can add unique flavors.
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chiffonade Dried basil can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 Avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced Try diced mango for a fruity alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts Chopped walnuts or almonds work well too.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be a suitable substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any quality oil is fine, just avoid overly flavored oils.
  • Kosher Salt Adjust to suit your preferences.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to suit your preferences.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of Bob’s Red Mill quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, 8 ounces of diced mozzarella, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and ½ cup of chiffonade fresh basil leaves. Gently mix.
  3. Dice 1 ripe avocado and add it to the salad mix. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of pine nuts and stir carefully.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently stir to coat without overmixing.
  6. Serve the Caprese Quinoa Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust seasonings to taste and add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.

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