Quinoa Salad Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Quinoa Salad

A zesty, high-fiber dish filled with nutritious ingredients.

Yields:

8 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Meal Type:

Salad and Salad Dressing
Lunch
Side Dish
Main Dish

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
4 limes
1 1/3 cups organic cooked quinoa
1 tbsp salt
15 oz canned black beans (no salt added)
3 tbsps red wine vinegar
1 tsp onion powder
15 oz garbanzo beans
1 jalapeño pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 stalks medium celery
3 tsps granulated sugar
1/4 cup cilantro (coriander)

Directions

Cook quinoa as directed on packaging. Let it cool.
Wash and dice all vegetables.
Open and rinse canned beans.
Mix quinoa, onions, beans, peppers, celery, and cilantro.
Slice and squeeze limes to get juice.
Make dressing by combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, salt, sugar and spices. Pour over quinoa mixture then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 15.48g

% Daily Value 20%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.888g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.684g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 10.078g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 1054mg

% Daily Value 46%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 30.41g

% Daily Value 11%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 7.1g
  
  % Daily Value 25%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 4.16g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 7.42g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 1mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 10mg

% Daily Value 11%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 6%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 285mg

% Daily Value 6%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 280 KCal
Fat 15.48 g
Carbs 30.41 g
Protein 7.42 g

There are 280 calories in 1 serving of Quinoa Salad.

How long would it take to burn off 280 KCal?
Basketball	28 minutes
Cycling (10 MPH)	38 minutes
Jogging	23 minutes
Running	19 minutes
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)	27 minutes
Walking	32 minutes
Weight Training	32 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.