Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, it stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days.

What nuts are ideal for this salad?

Almonds, walnuts, or pecans work great, but feel free to mix!

Yes, quinoa is a gluten-free grain alternative.

Salad

Nutty and wholesome, this salad features protein-packed quinoa and a mix of crunchy nuts.

Pro 100 g

180 kcal

1 cup

270 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
6 g / 100g	29 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 57% · Fat 31%

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

1 cup (150 g, 270 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 66 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Nutty Quinoa Salad is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 102 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Radish Salad	50	1.5 g
Peach Feta Salad	90	3 g
Poached Egg and Asparagus Salad	90	7 g
Tomato Basil Quinoa Salad	120	4.5 g
Chili Lime Quinoa Salad	160	6 g
Nutty Quinoa Salad	180	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

9/10

Rich in protein and fiber, this salad supports weight management.

Can I make this salad ahead of time?: Yes, it stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
What nuts are ideal for this salad?: Almonds, walnuts, or pecans work great, but feel free to mix!
Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is a gluten-free grain alternative.

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