Costco Quinoa Salad Recipe

Craving that incredible Costco quinoa salad? This recipe recreates the magic! Inspired by FineCooking.com, this vibrant salad is bursting with flavor. The secret? Making it a day ahead! This allows the quinoa to fully absorb the zesty vinaigrette, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave you wanting more. Take it out of the fridge 30-45 minutes before serving to reach peak deliciousness.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 422.4 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 3.0 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Costco Quinoa Salad

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How to Make Costco Quinoa Salad

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
  2. While quinoa cooks, prepare the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chopped cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives to the cooled quinoa.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Stir in crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, remove from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes to allow the salad to come to room temperature. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

8g

Carbs

19g