Quinoa and Winter Fruit Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups quinoa (about 1/2 pound), rinsed |
1 1/2 cups water |
2 kumquats--halved, seeded and coarsely chopped |
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro |
1/4 cup pure olive oil |
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 large bosc pear--peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch dice |
1 medium cucumber--peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice |
1 cup coarsely chopped stemmed watercress |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until just tender, about 12 minutes; the grains should be separate and intact. Drain the quinoa and let cool completely.
2. In a small bowl, combine the kumquats and cilantro with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and let steep for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again. Serve at once.
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