⏱ 25 min totalAvocado Quinoa Salad
Per 1 serving · 151 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8.2g10% of calories
- Carbs37g44% of calories
- Fat18g47% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Avocado Quinoa Salad (151 g) has 322 calories, with 8.2 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (35% DV), Vitamin E (22% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (21% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber35%
- Vitamin E22%
- Riboflavin (B2)21%
- Vitamin B636%
- Folate (B9)40%
- Pantothenic acid35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C14%
- Vitamin K18%
- Thiamine18%
- Niacin15%
- Potassium16%
- Zinc18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 3
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the avocados and set them aside.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, cumin, and chili powder to create the dressing.
- 5
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and diced avocados. Drizzle the lime dressing over the top and gently toss to combine.
- 7
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for later.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (151 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 13 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22 μg | 18% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) | 161 μg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 35% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 39 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 751 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 116 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 251 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 31 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 121 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 7 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 322 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 61minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 39minCycling (moderate)
- 27minRunning (6 mph)
- 45minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Avocado Quinoa Salad?
One serving of Avocado Quinoa Salad (1 serving) has 322 calories, which works out to 213 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Avocado Quinoa Salad high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Avocado Quinoa Salad keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Avocado Quinoa Salad?
20 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Avocado Quinoa Salad?
0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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