Winter Fruit Salad

Winter Fruit Salad

by Ana Simmons 2 years ago
4.9 (8)
15 minutes
249.7 kcal
32.1 g carbs
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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. 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. 2. In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 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