Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

Can I prepare this salad in advance?

Yes, it tastes great even after being refrigerated.

What other ingredients can I add?

Try adding feta cheese or diced apples for extra flavor.

Grains

How many calories in Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad?

Cranberry walnut quinoa salad combines protein-rich quinoa with sweet cranberries and crunchy walnuts. This nutritious dish can serve as a side or a hearty main course.

Per 100 g

170 kcal

1 cup

340 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
6 g / 100g	25 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 53% · Fat 34%

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

1 cup (200 g, 340 kcal) is 17% 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 83 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Cranberry Walnut 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
Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad	170	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.

Health score

8/10

Frequently asked questions

Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
Can I prepare this salad in advance?: Yes, it tastes great even after being refrigerated.
What other ingredients can I add?: Try adding feta cheese or diced apples for extra flavor.

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