Quinoa and Winter Fruit Salad

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 1/3 cups quinoa (about 1/2 pound), rinsed
2. 1 1/2 cups water
3. 2 kumquats—halved, seeded and coarsely chopped
4. 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
5. 1/4 cup pure olive oil
6. 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
7. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8. 1 large Bosc pear—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
9. 1 medium cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
10. 1 cup coarsely chopped stemmed watercress

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