Caprese Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill quinoa
• 8 ounces mozzarella (diced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)
• 1 avocado (halved, seeded, peeled and diced)
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

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

2. 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. 3

   Serve immediately.