Ingredients for - Winter Fruit Salad

1. Quinoa, rinsed 1 ⅓ cups
2. Water 1 ½ cups
3. Kumquats - seeded and chopped 2
4. Chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons
5. Olive oil ¼ cup
6. Lemon juice 2 ½ tablespoons
7. Kosher salt ½ teaspoon
8. Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped 1
9. Cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped 1
10. Trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Winter Fruit Salad

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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