Red Quinoa with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Recipe

Red Quinoa with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Recipe

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(About 6 servings if used as a side dish)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 1 cup red grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese, cubed
• a handful of fresh basil, sliced

Directions:

1. To make the dressing, whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.  (I like to make this in a measuring cup so that it’s easier to pour onto the salad.)  Set this aside.
2. Cook the red quinoa according to the directions on the package.  Then set it aside to cool to room temperature.  (It’s important that the quinoa is cool so that it doesn’t melt the mozzarella cheese or make your tomatoes or basil limp.)
3. Once the quinoa has cooled, move it to a large bowl.  Add in the sliced grape tomatoes and cubes of mozzarella cheese and stir everything together.
4. Sprinkle in the sliced basil and pour in the dressing and then stir again.
5. Taste it to see if you would like to add more salt or pepper.
6. You can enjoy it now or chill it in fridge to enjoy later!

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