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costco quinoa salad recipe

Costco Quinoa Salad Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, patted dry and chopped
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water for 30 seconds, then combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and spread on a sheet pan to cool.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and roasted red peppers to a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa and pour the dressing over everything. Toss well until fully coated.
  4. Fold in the feta and parsley gently, transfer to a serving bowl, and finish with extra feta crumbles, a few parsley leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

If you have time, let the salad rest in the fridge for at least an hour before serving — it makes a real difference to the flavor. The salad keeps well for up to 4 days, so making a double batch on Sunday is worth it. Block feta that you crumble yourself holds its texture better than pre-crumbled, especially on day 2 and beyond.