Costco Quinoa Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Costco Quinoa Salad is a vibrant medley of wholesome ingredients and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion. Featuring fluffy quinoa tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and a sprinkle of tangy feta, this salad is a feast for the senses. Fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro add a fragrant touch, while the homemade dressing—a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of honey—ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Packed with plant-based protein, naturally gluten-free, and ready in just 35 minutes, this quinoa salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy main course. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or hosting a summer gathering, this easy quinoa salad recipe will become a go-to favorite in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
Remove the quinoa from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.
While the quinoa cools, dice the English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced vegetables, parsley, cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.0 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3774 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 791 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1588 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
