Tastykitchen.com Cold Quinoa & Veggie Salad Recipe

Total time: 140 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Tastykitchen.com Cold Quinoa & Veggie Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. 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 45%. At 1027mg, 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.

Tastykitchen.com Cold Quinoa & Veggie Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 403 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 572
Total Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 91mg
Sodium: 1027mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 28g
Calcium: 317mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 737mg Vitamin A: 111mcg
Vitamin C: 11mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cold Water
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • Salt To Taste
  • 1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Chopped
  • 1-½ cup Halved Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Sliced Low Fat Salami
  • 1 cup Cubed Swiss Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Light Balsamic Salad Dressing (or Any Dressing You'd Like)

Instructions

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