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!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Remove the quinoa from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced vegetables, parsley, cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1535.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1466.7

Total Fat 83.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3774.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 48.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 790.7mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1588.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 36.5%