Pesto Quinoa Salad Recipe: How to Make It

Pesto Quinoa Salad Recipe: How to Make It

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My daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa, and I'm so glad she did! I've been substituting quinoa in some of my favorite pasta recipes, and this dish is the happy result of one of those experiments....

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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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