Tablespoon.com Easy Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% 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.

How keto-friendly is Tablespoon.com Easy Chicken Quinoa Salad? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
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Keto & Health Insights for Tablespoon.com Easy Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% 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 meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.

Tablespoon.com Easy Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 430 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 848
Total Fat: 48g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 225mg
Sodium: 410mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 64g
Calcium: 79mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 982mg Vitamin A: 383mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup regular quinoa
  • 1/2 cup red quinoa
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin and bones discarded)
  • 1 (7 ounce) package frozen vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 4 cups mixed greens

Instructions

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