Quinoa With Watercress, Pears, And Pomegranates

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup packed watercress leaves
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoon pomegranate juice
• 2 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain. Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until quinoa is tender and all the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Place quinoa in a large bowl with watercress, pears, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, juice, and vinegar. Stir to combine, then serve.