Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

How is this salad best served?

It's delicious served chilled or at room temperature.

Yes, it can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

Grains

Nutty quinoa mixed with tart cranberries and fresh herbs for a nutritious salad.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

1 Cup

195 kcal

(150 g)

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

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 61% · Fat 25%

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

1 Cup (150 g, 195 kcal) is 10% 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 48 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Cranberry Quinoa 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
Cranberry Quinoa Salad	130	5 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

An excellent choice for a light meal or side, rich in fiber.

Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
How is this salad best served?: It's delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
Can this salad be made ahead of time?: Yes, it can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

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