WINTER FRUIT SALAD

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This is a salad with quinoa. It is a grain that is similar to rice and couscous and is available in most health food stores.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups quinoa, rinsed
1 ½ cups water
2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 166.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Jimoh Barakat
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits. It's also a very refreshing and healthy snack.


Md: Shakib
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the fruit is perfectly ripe.


Joel Ankan
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


izu chulcoo
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This fruit salad is perfect for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Fikru Agegn
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I made this fruit salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the variety of fruits and the dressing was the perfect touch.


Brian Banks
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the fruit is perfectly ripe.


DrippyDipp
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I love the combination of fruits in this salad. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Gabriela Pena
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits. It's also a very refreshing and healthy snack.


Darin Hinton
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use whatever fruits I have on hand and it always turns out great. The dressing is also very easy to make.


Zain Muhammad
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This is my new favorite fruit salad recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Isodje Donaldson
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I made this fruit salad for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the variety of fruits and the dressing was the perfect touch. It's definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Foxkiid Gamerfx
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This fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy treat that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of fruits is delicious and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


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