Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (, halved crosswise)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Instruction

  • In medium saucepot bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Using a fork, fluff up quinoa. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover and cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in serving dish combine olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
  • Stir in quinoa, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, gently tossing until evenly coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled.