Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing 1 Recipe

Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

With 9.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.8 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing 1 has been given a composite ranking of 78, and in moderation.