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Fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumber, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, olive oil
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Gavurdağı Salad (180 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 4.7 g of fiber. Its 576 µg of Vitamin A covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Gavurdağı Salad comes from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey. It combines very finely chopped tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion and parsley with pieces of walnut, usually dressed with olive oil, pomegranate molasses and seasonings. The fine cut lets the tart-sweet dressing coat each bite, while the walnuts add crunch.
In Turkey it is a familiar side for kebabs and other grilled foods, and may also appear among meze. It works just as well alongside flatbread or a simple lentil dish. Mostly vegetables, it gets extra richness from the walnuts and oil; at about 110 calories per 100 g, it is still a relatively light accompaniment. Use a little less oil or molasses if you prefer a lighter, less sweet dressing.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.5g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 8% · Fat 60%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
320µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
16mg · 18% DV
Vitamin K
18µg · 15% DV
Folate
32µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
260mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
Contains these 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
0.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.9:1).
Gavurdağı Salad is made with finely chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onion and parsley, mixed with walnuts, olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Recipes vary, but the generous use of chopped walnuts and the tangy dressing give it its distinctive character.
To make Gavurdağı Salad, finely chop the vegetables and parsley, then toss them with olive oil, pomegranate molasses and salt. Fold in roughly chopped walnuts just before serving so they stay crisp and the vegetables do not become soggy.
Gavurdağı Salad is associated with Gaziantep and southeastern Turkish cuisine. Its name refers to the Gavur Mountains in the region, and the salad is commonly served alongside local grilled meats and other savory dishes.
Gavurdağı Salad is typically chopped more finely than Turkish shepherd salad and includes walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Shepherd salad usually has larger pieces of vegetables and a simpler lemon or vinegar dressing, without walnuts as a defining ingredient.
Yes, you can make Gavurdağı Salad without pomegranate molasses, though it will lose some of its characteristic sweet-tart flavor. A little lemon juice can add acidity, but it will taste sharper and less rich than the traditional dressing.
No, Gavurdağı Salad is commonly made with raw walnuts, which add a mild, fresh crunch. You can toast them briefly for a deeper nutty flavor, but let them cool before mixing them into the salad.
Gavurdağı Salad is often served with kebabs, grilled meat and flatbread. Its bright, tangy dressing and crunchy walnuts make it a good contrast to rich, savory mains, and it can also be served as part of a Turkish meze spread.
You can prepare Gavurdağı Salad ahead, but chopped vegetables release liquid as they sit. For the freshest texture, refrigerate the chopped vegetables separately from the dressing and walnuts, then combine everything shortly before serving.
Gavurdağı Salad is not necessarily spicy; its heat depends on the green pepper used. Choose a mild pepper for a gentle flavor or add a small amount of hot pepper if you want the salad to have a kick.
Gavurdağı Salad is finely chopped so the vegetables, dressing and walnut pieces come together in each bite. The small pieces also help the tangy dressing coat the ingredients evenly, but the vegetables should still retain their texture rather than turn mushy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.