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Quinoa Salad Lettuce Wraps
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Quinoa Salad and Lettuce Wraps

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword copycat costco salad, costco salad, healthy meals
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 329kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cups quinoa
  • 1 cups water
  • 1/2 cup lentils any color will work
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp pink himilayan salt

Instructions

  • Begin by placing 2 cups of dry quinoa and 2 cups of water in the pressure cooker or instant pot. Set on rice setting (12 minutes, low pressure).
  • While the quinoa is cooking, chop all the veggies (pepper, kale, cilantro, cucumber)
  • After the veggies are chopped, assemble the dressing in a small bowl/cup (apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, dried herbs, honey, salt).
  • Once the quinoa is finished, release the pressure valve and remove from the IP into a large bowl.
    (do not let it set and do a natural release, it will get very mushy)
  • Place the lentils and brown rice with 5 cups of water into the pressure cooker. Set to high pressure/custom setting for 5 minutes.
    When it is finsihed, release the pressure valve (do not let it naturally release).
    Drain through a screen and rinse with cold water to stop the lentils from cooking.
  • Combine all of the ingredients (grains, veggies, dressing) in the large bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to flavor to your preferences.
  • Cool in the refridgerator for two hours before serving (the flavors are awesome after it cools).

Notes

Cooling in the refridgerator really improves the flavors of this salad!
 
You do not need to use an instant pot. The quinoa, rice, and lentils could also be done in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.
 
Want to make this even easier? Use precooked/packet rice and quinoa and just make your lentils in the IP or stovetop. Costco has great ingredients in their packets!
 
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