Go Back
–+ servings
Costco copycat quinoa and celery salad with chickpeas, chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and apple cider vinaigrette drizzle in a large bowl

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

  • DFDairy-Free
  • GFGluten-Free
  • LCLow Carb
  • PPaleo
  • SFSugar Free
  • VGVegetarian
5 from 10 votes
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!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg