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Large bowl filled with Costco quinoa salad recipe.
Course Salad, Side Dish

Copycat Costco Quinoa Salad Recipe

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 6 - 8 servings
Make your favorite Costco quinoa salad at home with this easy copycat recipe! It's packed with an assortment of fresh vegetables, tender lentils, and tangy lemon dressing. This copycat recipe tastes just as fresh, but can be made at home with simple pantry staples. It's a dream for meal prepping and makes the perfect make-ahead side for all your favorite meals! {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked tri-color or regular quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cup low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup packed kale, stems removed and finely chopped
  • 1 cup diced English cucumbers
  • 1 cup seeded and diced roma tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
  • 3/4 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup light olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Add the rinsed quinoa and broth to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender, fluffy, and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, kale, bell peppers, and parsley.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or shake them in a jar. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours—or overnight—for the best flavor.

Notes

  • Costco’s version of this salad also includes brown rice. I left it out to keep things simpler (no need to prep two grains!), but feel free to mix in some cooked brown rice if you have it on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 225mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1708IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg
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