10/21/2026
A fresh take on Caesar salad! 🥗 This Dijon Caesar Quinoa Salad is packed with crisp veggies, hearty chickpeas, and fluffy quinoa, all tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing made with Gold’s Dijon Mustard. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a delicious side dish!
Dijon Caesar Quinoa Salad
Serves: 4
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
¾ cup quinoa cooked with 1 ½ cups water
4 cups chopped romaine, chopped
½ English cucumber, diced
1, 14oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, diced
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoon Gold’s Dijon Mustard
1 cloves garlic, minced
1 anchovy filet, jarred
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse the quinoa under cold water for 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium saucepan and add 1 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil, and cover, simmering for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a bowl to cool.
In a medium bowl, combine the Gold’s Dijon Mustard, garlic, and anchovy filet, mashing with a fork. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt, mashing until it resembles a thick paste. Add the olive oil, mixing until combined. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and let sit for 10 minutes.
To the quinoa, add the romaine, cucumber, chickpeas, and avocado, mixing to combine.
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