The Best Quinoa Salad

Name: The Best Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried quinoa; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas; 1/2 medium English cucumber, diced (1 cup); 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 1 baby bok choy, chopped (2 cups); 1 cup additional grated or chopped veggies like carrots or broccoli stems; 1/2 cup (65g) nuts and seeds like walnuts, pine nuts, pepitas or sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup (35g) dried fruit, blueberries or cranberries; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs like fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill or mint; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

This is one of the best quinoa salad recipes I've made! It's packed with fresh veggies, texture, and flavor. Our easy homemade dressing makes the quinoa taste incredible!

Glycemic Load: 10.7 (Medium)

298 calories per serving

Serves: 8

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Original recipe: www.inspiredtaste.net

About This Calculation

The Best Quinoa Salad has a medium glycemic load of 10.7 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are quinoa (GL 6.4), dried blueberries (GL 1.8), chickpeas (GL 1.7). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.