Winter Fruit Salad
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Description
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.
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
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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 249.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 32.1 g
protein: 6 g
saturated fat: 1.5 g
sodium: 166.5 mg
fiber: 4.5 g
sugar: 4.2 g