Name: Pesto Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water -; 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed -; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto -; 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion -; 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped -; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered -; 2/3 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls (about 4 ounces) -; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Pesto Quinoa Salad

1. 2/3 cup water -

2. 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed -

3. 2 tablespoons prepared pesto -

4. 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion -

5. 1 tablespoon olive oil -

6. 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar -

7. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

8. 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped -

9. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered -

10. 2/3 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls (about 4 ounces) -

11. 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Pesto Quinoa Salad

1. Stage

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly.

2. Stage

Mix pesto, onion, oil, vinegar and salt; stir in pepper, tomatoes, cheese and quinoa. Refrigerate, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 1-2 hours. If desired, stir in basil.