Winter Fruit Salad
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups quinoa, rinsed
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
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1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
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1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress
Directions
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.
2
In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
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.