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Light salad combining omega-3-rich purslane with protein-containing quinoa
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Purslane salad with quinoa (250 g) has 205 calories. That works out to 82 calories per 100 g. It contains 24 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 195 µg of Vitamin K covers 163% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
205
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
24g
· 9% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
9.5g
· 12% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 13% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.13 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 275 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 205 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 30 g | 25 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (chopped) | 60 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 220 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 287 kcal |
Calculated from 82 calories per 100 g.
Cook the rinsed quinoa, then let it cool completely. Toss it with washed, dried purslane leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Add the dressing just before serving so the purslane stays crisp rather than turning limp.
Yes, purslane is commonly eaten raw in purslane salad with quinoa. Rinse the leaves and tender stems thoroughly to remove grit, then dry them well. Raw purslane gives the salad a fresh, slightly tangy taste and crisp texture.
Yes, cool cooked quinoa before mixing it into purslane salad with quinoa. Hot grains wilt the delicate purslane and can make the salad watery. Spread the quinoa in a shallow dish to help it cool evenly.
A simple lemon and olive-oil dressing is a reliable match for purslane salad with quinoa. Whisk it with salt and black pepper, then taste before adding more lemon; purslane already has a pleasantly tangy flavor.
Yes, prepare the quinoa and dressing ahead, but keep them separate from the purslane. Refrigerate the washed, dried leaves in a sealed container and toss everything together shortly before serving to preserve the salad’s fresh texture.
Dry the purslane thoroughly, cool and drain the quinoa, and keep the dressing separate until serving. These steps prevent excess water from collecting at the bottom and keep the leaves from wilting too soon.
Purslane salad with quinoa pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, roasted vegetables, or beans. Its lemony freshness also balances richer dishes, so it can work as a side or as the base of a light meal.
Yes, leftover cooked quinoa works well in purslane salad with quinoa if it has been refrigerated promptly and is still fresh. Fluff it with a fork and let it come close to room temperature before tossing it with the leaves.
Yes, baby spinach can replace purslane in purslane salad with quinoa, although the result will taste milder and less tangy. Add a little extra lemon if you want to bring back some of purslane’s bright flavor.
Yes, purslane salad with quinoa can work for lunch if you pack the dressing separately and keep the salad chilled. Add the dressing just before eating; otherwise, the leaves may soften during storage.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
195µg · 163% DV
Vitamin A
330µg · 37% DV
Vitamin C
31.25mg · 35% DV
Vitamin E
3.75mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.95mg · 41% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Magnesium
115mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
775mg · 23% DV
Sodium
275mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Purslane salad with quinoa pairs tender, slightly tangy purslane leaves with cooked quinoa. Purslane is familiar in Mediterranean cooking, while quinoa originated in the Andes; together they make a fresh salad that is now easy to find or prepare in many places. Olive oil and lemon are a natural dressing, and tomatoes, cucumber or herbs can round it out.
Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a light lunch, or alongside grilled vegetables and other summer dishes. Purslane brings omega-3 fats, while quinoa adds some protein and substance, so the salad feels more sustaining than a bowl of leaves without becoming heavy. For a lighter finish, keep the dressing modest and let the lemon and herbs provide most of the brightness.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.