The Best Quinoa and Celery Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe!)

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The Best Quinoa and Celery Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe!)

This quinoa and celery salad is the perfect lunch for a hot summer day! Packed with fresh vegetables, plant powered protein, and an unbelievably delicious apple cider vinaigrette dressing to top. Skip the lines at Costco and make this copycat version at home instead!

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Ingredients

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for the quinoa salad

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup kale finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds or sunflower seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste

for the apple cider vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Chop vegetables and cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once quinoa is cooked, drain any excess water and let it cool completely.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk or shake until well combined. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking continuously (or shaking) until the dressing is emulsified. 
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with chickpeas, chopped vegetables, kale, and parsley. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add toppings: Sprinkle the toasted almonds (or sunflower seeds) and dried cranberries over the top just before serving for added crunch and texture. 
  5. Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature; it can be a great side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 cup Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 375mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 779IU (16%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup
Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 779IU 16%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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