WINTER FRUIT SALAD

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This is a salad with quinoa. It is a grain that is similar to rice and couscous and is available in most health food stores.

Provided by Barrett

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 166.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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