Winter Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.

In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.