Quinoa Avocado Salad
The modern salad of energy and smart nutrition: cooked quinoa mixed with avocado cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and coriander in a lemon and olive oil dressing. Quinoa is a wholegrain rich in complete plant protein and fibre, giving the salad a moderate glycemic index (≈53) and sustained energy.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A complete, ideal meal for vegetarians and for athletes after training; it leaves you feeling light and lively without an energy dip, thanks to the unsaturated fats in avocado.
Best preparation methods
Cook the quinoa in a light vegetable broth and let it cool completely before mixing it with the fresh vegetables; cooling encourages resistant starch to form and improves the salad's texture.
Important Nutritional Note
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and rich in magnesium and iron; it is a refined alternative to traditional pasta or rice salads and supports healthy blood vessels.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | 344 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 12.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 50 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 21 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 11 g |
| Dietary fibre | 4 g | 8 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Salads with a glycemic index (5), it ranks 3 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Quinoa Avocado Salad good for weight loss?
It can be included in moderation: it contains 4 g of fibre per 100 g, which supports fullness, and a 200 g portion gives 344 kcal.
How does Quinoa Avocado Salad affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 53 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 200 g portion has a glycemic load of 22.3 (High), so it is best to reduce or split the portion and combine it with protein and fibre.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Quinoa Avocado Salad?
A typical 200 g portion of Quinoa Avocado Salad provides about 344 kcal, 12.6 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate, 11 g fat and 8 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.