Caprese Salad with Quinoa

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups water or vegetable broth
• •1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
• •2 large tomatoes, diced
• •1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   While the quinoa cooks, prepare the salad: in a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella.

7. 7

   Pour the olive oil and balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.