The Best Quinoa and Celery Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe!)
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5.0
                                            
                                            27 reviews
                                        
                                    
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                        Prep Time
15 mins
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                        Cook Time
15 mins
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                        Total Time
30 mins
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                        Servings
6
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                        Calories
349 kcal
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                        Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Lunch, Dinner
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                        Cuisine
American, International
 
																									The Best Quinoa and Celery Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe!)
															
																
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													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
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
 
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once quinoa is cooked, drain any excess water and let it cool completely.
 - 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.
 - 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.
 - Add toppings: Sprinkle the toasted almonds (or sunflower seeds) and dried cranberries over the top just before serving for added crunch and texture.
 - 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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