Can this salad be served cold?

Yes, it is very refreshing when chilled.

What can I add to enhance the flavor?

Consider adding nuts or herbs like cilantro for a flavor boost.

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

Grains

A refreshing salad combining quinoa and pineapple, perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.

Pro 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup

180 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
4 g / 100g	20 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 70% · Fat 16%

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

1 cup (150 g, 180 kcal) is 9% 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 44 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Quinoa Pineapple Salad is number 2 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
Quinoa Pineapple 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

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

9/10

Packed with protein and healthy carbohydrates, this dish is superb for weight loss.

Can this salad be served cold?: Yes, it is very refreshing when chilled.
What can I add to enhance the flavor?: Consider adding nuts or herbs like cilantro for a flavor boost.
Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

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