Copycat Costco Quinoa Salad

Step 1

Prepare Quinoa: Prepare one cup of dried quinoa according to package instructions. Rinse quinoa, and place in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool before adding the rest of the ingredients.

Step 2

Prepare Lentils: If your lentils are not already prepared, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Rinse the lentils, add to the water, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Chop the Vegetables: Finely dice the red bell pepper, roughly chop the baby kale, roughly chop the parsley, dice the cucumber, and cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.

Step 4

Put It All Together: Now that each component of the recipe is prepared, it's time to fold it all together. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled and cooked quinoa, cooked and drained lentils, and the vegetables to a large bowl. Gently fold together.

Step 5

Make the Dressing: To the bowl, add the zest of half a lemon, and the juice of a whole lemon, about 1/4 cup. Season with salt and pepper. Fold it all together, and enjoy!