Foodfunfamily.com Avocado Bacon Ranch Quinoa Salad Recipes Recipe

Total time: 90 minutes

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Foodfunfamily.com Avocado Bacon Ranch Quinoa Salad Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 23%. At 538mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Foodfunfamily.com Avocado Bacon Ranch Quinoa Salad Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 201 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 433
Total Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 48mg
Sodium: 538mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 203mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 542mg Vitamin A: 141mcg
Vitamin C: 12mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions (see tips in the instructions)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 medium avocados, diced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Colby jack cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2/3 cup Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing, plus additional dressing to top

Instructions

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