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Borelcik salad is a light and nutritious salad made with olive oil, lemon, and fresh vegetables.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Borelcik Salad (vinegar, salt, olive oil, lemon, pepper, red onion, tomato) (120 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 70 calories per 100 g. It contains 9 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 21.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
84
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% 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 42% · Protein 14% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.72 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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) | 120 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 60 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 56 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 126 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 240 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 250 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 pack (extra large) | 300 g | 210 kcal |
Calculated from 70 calories per 100 g.
Borelcik Salad is made with tomato, red onion, and pepper, dressed with olive oil, lemon, vinegar, and salt. It is a fresh, minimally processed salad: its preparation mainly involves chopping the vegetables and mixing them with the dressing.
To make Borelcik Salad, chop the tomato, red onion, and pepper, then toss them with olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt. Mix shortly before serving so the tomato does not release too much liquid and soften the other vegetables.
A specific place of origin for Borelcik Salad is not established by the available information. Its name alone does not identify a region; the known version contains tomato, red onion, pepper, olive oil, lemon, vinegar, and salt.
Borelcik Salad and Turkish shepherd salad can share fresh chopped vegetables, but they are not necessarily the same recipe. The listed Borelcik Salad ingredients include both vinegar and lemon, along with olive oil, red onion, tomato, and pepper.
It is best to assemble Borelcik Salad shortly before serving. Chopped tomatoes release liquid, and the acidic dressing can soften the vegetables as they sit. For advance preparation, refrigerate the chopped vegetables and dressing separately, then combine them at serving time.
Keep leftover Borelcik Salad covered in the refrigerator and eat it soon for the best texture. The tomatoes will release liquid and the vegetables will soften as they sit in the dressing. Do not leave the salad at room temperature for an extended period.
Borelcik Salad pairs well with grilled vegetables, meat, or fish, where its lemon-and-vinegar dressing adds a fresh contrast. It can also be served with bread for a light meal. Add the dressing close to serving for a crisper texture.
Yes, you can use only lemon or only vinegar in Borelcik Salad, though its listed dressing includes both. Using one in place of the other changes the sharpness slightly; add it gradually and taste so it does not overpower the vegetables.
Borelcik Salad provides fresh vegetables and can add volume and fiber to a meal, which may help with fullness. Olive oil contributes energy, so the amount used and what accompanies the salad matter when fitting it into a weight-loss eating plan.
Yes, Borelcik Salad works well at a barbecue because its fresh vegetables and acidic dressing complement grilled foods. Keep it chilled until serving, and add or toss in the dressing near mealtime so the chopped tomatoes do not make it watery.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin K
21.6µg · 18% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Folate
42µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 84 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Borelcik Salad combines tomato, red onion and pepper with olive oil, lemon, vinegar and salt. The name suggests a Turkish salad, though the ingredients alone do not point to a specific region; it fits naturally among the fresh, simply dressed salads served with meals in Turkey.
Its flavour is bright and tangy, with juicy tomato balancing the sharper onion and citrus. Serve it alongside grilled foods, beans or other home-cooked dishes, or enjoy it as a light lunch with bread. It is mostly vegetables and provides some fibre; a 100 g portion has about 70 calories. For a lighter dressing, go easy on the oil, or pair the salad with a source of protein to make a more filling meal.
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
0.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.