Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette recipe videos

Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing, modern salad featuring cooked quinoa tossed with crisp vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, and fresh herbs, all brightened with a zesty lemon dressing. While quinoa itself is native to the Andean region of South America, this particular salad preparation is a popular contemporary dish found in health-conscious kitchens worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is a well-balanced dish, offering a good source of plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates from the quinoa, with healthy fats typically coming from the vinaigrette's olive oil. A standard serving provides key nutrients like fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C, and generally falls in the range of 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	150 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Magnesium	90 mg
Iron	3 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	20 mcg
Manganese	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Quinoa is a unique pseudo-cereal that is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, which is rare for plant foods. This salad showcases how an ancient Andean staple has been seamlessly integrated into global cuisine as a symbol of modern, nutritious eating.