Winter Fruit Salad

• 1 1/3 cups quinoa, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

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.

quinoa, water, kumquats, fresh cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, pear, cucumber, watercress

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/14429/winter-fruit-salad/ (may not work)