Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada
Avocado, roasted corn, black beans, jicama, grape tomatoes, red onions, quinoa & millet and superfood kale.
About Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada
Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada has 690 calories and costs around $15.66. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 690 calories
- 19g protein
- Priced $15.66-$17.15 depending on location
- Gluten-free as served
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Avocado, Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Jicama, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Quinoa & Millet, Superfood Kale.
Allergens
*Allergen Statement: Mendocino Farms cafes are shared preparation environments, so cross-contact of allergens can occur. If you have a severe food allergy, please tell the cafe team before ordering.
Nutrition Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
At 690 calories with 19g of protein, the Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada is the #2 lightest of the 8 items in the salads lineup with published calories . That works out to about 2.8g of protein per 100 calories - protein is not this item’s job; it earns its place on flavour.
The watch-out is sodium: 1090mg is about 47% of the 2,300mg daily limit. Saturated fat sits at 8g (40% of the 20g daily value). On the plus side, 15g of fiber is genuinely high for this menu - most items land at 2-3g.
Dietary fit: this item appears on our vegetarian menu and gluten-conscious menu lists. It is gluten-free as served - no swap needed. Allergen-wise it contains milk - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Salads
Across the salads lineup, the lightest option is The Modern Caesar at 680 calories, and the heartiest is Thai Mango Salad at 840. For protein, Fajita Steak Salad leads the category at 40g of protein. On price, The Modern Caesar is the easiest on the wallet at $14.10 - $15.18. See the whole lineup on the Salads menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Dressing control: on salads at this size, the dressing carries a large share of the calories. Ordering it on the side lets you use half and keep the flavour balance.
- Skip the app markup: ordering this in a delivery app costs about 20% more than the cafe price. Order ahead for pickup in the official app instead - the full breakdown of how Mendo pricing works explains why.
- Feeding a group? This item travels well - see the Mendocino Farms catering guide for box and tray options.
Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada Frequently Asked Questions
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Checked November 2026 on delivery listings (DoorDash; Uber Eats in Chicago). In-cafe prices can be lower - delivery listings include the apps' markup.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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