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Caprese Style Quinoa Salad

This Caprese Style Quinoa Salad is a great way to use up garden tomatoes! It’s a healthy and delicious dish that’s full of traditional Caprese salad flavor!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rainbow quinoa
  • 15 oz. can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups mini fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2/3 cup red onion diced
  • 1/3 cup black olives sliced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp. prepared pesto
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package. Once cooked, spoon quinoa into a large bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Add chickpeas, mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, olives, and basil to the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, peso, and olive oil. Add a pinch of red pepper, if desired.
  • Pour pesto mixture into the quinoa bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir to combine and serve immediately.
  • If not serving right away, cover bowl and store in fridge.