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Low-calorie, fiber-rich light vegetable dish
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Boiled salad with shallots (150 g) has 51 calories. That works out to 34 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.2 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 57 µg of Vitamin K covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
51
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
10.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 16% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 12 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 20 g | 7 kcal |
| 3 piece (whole) | 36 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 31 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 300 g | 102 kcal |
Calculated from 34 calories per 100 g.
Boiled salad with shallots can use a mix of vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and green beans. There is no single fixed combination, so choose vegetables that hold their shape after boiling and cut them to similar sizes for even cooking.
Boil the vegetables and shallots until just tender, drain them well, then toss with a simple dressing. Cook vegetables with different cooking times separately or add them in stages so the quicker-cooking ones do not turn mushy.
Yes, peel the shallots before adding them to boiled salad with shallots. Small shallots can be cooked whole, while larger ones can be halved so they soften evenly; avoid boiling them for longer than needed.
Drain the vegetables thoroughly and let excess steam escape before dressing boiled salad with shallots. Add the dressing shortly before serving if you want the vegetables to stay firm, and avoid overcooking them, which makes the salad release more moisture.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing works well with boiled salad with shallots. Toss the vegetables while they are slightly warm so they absorb the flavor, then taste and adjust the seasoning just before serving.
Yes, boiled salad with shallots can be served cold or at room temperature. Chill it in a covered container after cooking, and stir in a little fresh lemon juice or olive oil before serving if the vegetables have absorbed the dressing.
Yes, you can prepare boiled salad with shallots ahead of time. Cook and cool the vegetables, refrigerate them in a sealed container, and add or refresh the dressing close to serving so the salad does not become soggy.
Boiled salad with shallots keeps best in a covered container in the refrigerator and should be eaten within a few days. Do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period, and discard it if its smell or texture changes noticeably.
Boiled salad with shallots pairs well with grilled fish, meat, beans, or bread. For a light meal, serve it with soup; for a fuller plate, pair it with a protein and another fresh vegetable.
Not necessarily; add vegetables according to how quickly they cook. Start with firm vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, then add tender vegetables later, or cook them separately so everything is tender without falling apart.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
57µg · 48% DV
Vitamin C
14.25mg · 16% DV
Folate
36µg · 9% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Sodium
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Boiled salad with shallots is a simple cooked vegetable salad, with small onions simmered alongside seasonal vegetables until tender. The exact mix can vary with the recipe and what is available; the shallots bring a gentle sweetness and savoury depth.
Serve it warm or chilled, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, as a side dish or part of a larger spread. It fits easily into everyday home cooking and pairs well with grains or beans for a more substantial meal. Light in energy and a source of fibre, it provides 34 calories and 2.1 g of fibre per 100 g. Keep the dressing modest if you want the vegetables’ own flavours to come through.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.