Quinoa & Fruit Salad
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- Number of Servings: 1
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
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.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZUCHEENEE.
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.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZUCHEENEE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 2,261.7
- Total Fat: 81.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,203.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 333.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 36.9 g
- Protein: 60.0 g
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