This salad is overflowing with superfoods! Quinoa brings protein, watercress is the most nutrient dense green around and pomegranates are packed with antioxidants. You won’t find a more nourishing dish and this one gets bonus points for being colorful and festive.

Serves 4

Ingredients 

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

Method

• Combine 2 cups 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 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 330

Fat: 12g

Sodium: 15mg

Carbohydrates: 48g

Protein: 11g

Recipe provided by Whole Foods Market