Yes, the avocado and quinoa make it entirely plant-based.

What dressing should I use?

A simple lime vinaigrette works perfectly.

Can I add protein to this salad?

Yes, grilled chicken or beans would be great additions.

Grains

A zesty salad combining quinoa, fresh avocado, and lime for a refreshing dish.

Per 100 g

160 kcal

1 bowl

480 kcal

(300 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	22 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 52% · Fat 38%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 bowl (300 g, 480 kcal) is 24% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 bowl takes about 117 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Avocado Lime Quinoa Salad is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Avocado Lime Quinoa Salad	160	4 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 bowl	300 g	480 kcal
1 cup	150 g	240 kcal

8/10

Rich in healthy fats and fiber, a great addition to a weight-loss plan.

Is this salad vegan?: Yes, the avocado and quinoa make it entirely plant-based.
What dressing should I use?: A simple lime vinaigrette works perfectly.
Can I add protein to this salad?: Yes, grilled chicken or beans would be great additions.

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