Is this salad suitable for meal prep?

Yes, it holds up well and can be prepped for several days.

Can I add other ingredients?

Absolutely! Ingredients like cucumbers or feta cheese can enhance the flavor.

Is this salad gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

Grains

How many calories in Pomegranate Quinoa Salad?

Pomegranate quinoa salad is a nutrient-dense dish that combines fluffy quinoa with sweet, juicy pomegranate seeds. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup

222 kcal

(185 g)

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

In numbers

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).

Compared with similar foods

Pomegranate 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
Pomegranate Quinoa 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 15, 2026.

Health score

9/10

Frequently asked questions

Is this salad suitable for meal prep?: Yes, it holds up well and can be prepped for several days.
Can I add other ingredients?: Absolutely! Ingredients like cucumbers or feta cheese can enhance the flavor.
Is this salad gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

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