Is quinoa salad good for weight loss?

Yes, it's low in calories and high in fiber.

Can I add protein to this salad?

Yes, grilled chicken or beans work well.

It lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.

Grains

Light and refreshing salad made with quinoa, herbs, and lemon dressing.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup

222 kcal

(185 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	20 g / 100g	3 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 65% · Fat 22%

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

1 cup (185 g, 222 kcal) is 11% 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 54 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad is number 1 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
Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad	120	4 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

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

9/10

Great as a low-calorie dish that is filling and nutritious.

Is quinoa salad good for weight loss?: Yes, it's low in calories and high in fiber.
Can I add protein to this salad?: Yes, grilled chicken or beans work well.
How long does quinoa salad last?: It lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.

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