Winter Fruit Salad

Bosc pears, watercress, and cucumbers are folded into a bowl of quinoa, and then napped with a sensational dressing whipped up with diced Kumquats, olive oil, cilantro, and lemon juice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 ⅓ cups quinoa, rinsed
• 2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
• 1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.