Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

How long does quinoa take to cook?

It typically takes about 15 minutes to cook quinoa.

Absolutely! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.

Grains

A refreshing quinoa salad with vibrant lemon and mint flavors, great as a side or main dish.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup salad

240 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
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 salad (200 g, 240 kcal) is 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup salad takes about 59 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Mint 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 Mint 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 12, 2026.

9/10

Low in calories and high in nutrients, perfect for weight loss goals.

Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
How long does quinoa take to cook?: It typically takes about 15 minutes to cook quinoa.
Can I add other vegetables?: Absolutely! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.

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