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Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups quinoa (about 1/2 pound), rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 kumquatshalved, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup pure olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large Bosc pearpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
- 1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
- 1 cup coarsely chopped stemmed watercress
Method
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine the kumquats and cilantro with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and let steep for 5 minutes.
- 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.
