Quinoa with Watercress, Pears, and Pomegranates

(recipe from Whole Foods Market)

Serves 4.

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 bunch watercress, stems removed and leaves sliced (about 1 1/2 cups packed leaves)
2 ripe pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. pomegranate juice
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

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

(This is a simple and delicious salad!)