Winter Fruit Salad

4.60 (12)
⏱ 30 mins 🍽 ['6', '6 servings'] 🏷 Dessert

This refreshing winter fruit salad combines cooked quinoa with crisp Bosc pear, cucumber and peppery watercress. The ingredients are tossed in a bright, homemade dressing made from chopped kumquats, fresh cilantro, olive oil and lemon juice. It's a unique and light dessert option that comes together in just half an hour, offering a delightful mix of textures and fresh flavours.

Winter Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 1.3333333730698 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

Method

  1. Place the quinoa and 1.5 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the quinoa is tender, about 12 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid and let it cool fully.
  2. Mix the chopped kumquats, cilantro, 0.25 cup olive oil, 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice and 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt together in a small bowl. Let this dressing mixture sit to infuse for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine the cooled quinoa, chopped pear and chopped cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything to coat evenly. Finally, add the chopped watercress, give the salad one more gentle toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories250 kcal
Fat12 g
Sugars4 g
Protein6 g
Sodium167 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
AuthorBarrett