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Easy Pesto Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
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4.79 from 19 votes

Easy Pesto Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella

This Easy Pesto Quinoa with Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella recipe is loaded with traditional and delicious caprese salad flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner recipes, gluten-free salad, pesto
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501kcal
Author: K.C. Cornwell

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ½ cups cooked Quinoa
  • 1 pint quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pesto, extra-virgin olive oil and pepper.
  • Add the cooked and cooled Quinoa, quartered tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes.
  • Season with salt and serve.

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Notes

Great the next day too!

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1904IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 2mg