Quinoa and Winter Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa and Winter Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups quinoa (about 1/2 pound), rinsed; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 kumquatshalved, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup pure olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large Bosc pearpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 1 cup coarsely chopped stemmed watercress

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups quinoa (about 1/2 pound), rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
2 kumquatshalved, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup pure olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large Bosc pearpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
1 cup coarsely chopped stemmed watercress

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until just tender, about 12 minutes; the grains should be separate and intact.
3
Drain the quinoa and let cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, combine the kumquats and cilantro with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and let steep for 5 minutes.
5
In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, pear and cucumber.
6
Add the dressing and toss well.
7
Add the watercress and toss again.
8
Serve at once.

140

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups quinoa (about 1/2 pound), rinsed, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 kumquatshalved, seeded and coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Quinoa and Winter Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa and Winter Fruit Salad

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