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A hydrating, low-calorie salad made with lettuce, purslane, tomato, and cucumber.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lettuce and purslane salad with tomato and cucumber (150 g) has 27 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.9 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 105 µg of Vitamin K covers 88% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 150 g
27
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
4.9g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 23% · Fat 14%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.8 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 cup (medium) | 150 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuce, purslane, tomato, and cucumber, then chop or tear them into bite-size pieces and toss them together. Dress the salad just before serving so the tomatoes and cucumber do not release liquid and soften the leaves.
Olive oil and lemon juice make a simple dressing that complements the fresh, slightly tangy purslane. Add salt and pepper to taste, and dress the salad shortly before serving; the tomato and cucumber contribute plenty of moisture already.
You can wash and dry the ingredients ahead, but keep them separate and wait to cut and toss them until close to serving. Chopped tomatoes and cucumbers release liquid, while dressed lettuce and purslane lose their crisp texture as they sit.
Separate the purslane sprigs and rinse them carefully under clean running water, since soil can cling around the small leaves and stems. Drain and dry them well before adding them to the salad; wash the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber too.
Yes, purslane can be eaten raw in this salad. Its tender leaves and stems have a fresh, mildly tart taste that works well with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber; rinse it thoroughly and remove any damaged or wilted parts first.
Keep undressed leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them promptly, while the leaves are still fresh. Once dressed, this salad tends to become watery and limp, so it is best served fresh rather than saved for another meal.
Chopped tomato and cucumber release juice as they stand, and salt or dressing draws out more moisture. Dry the washed greens well and add the seasoning just before serving to help keep the salad crisp.
This fresh salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or a hearty bean dish. It also works as a crisp side for grain bowls and roasted vegetables, where its juicy vegetables and tangy dressing balance richer foods.
Yes, thinly sliced red or spring onion adds a sharper bite to lettuce and purslane salad with tomato and cucumber. Start with a small amount so the onion does not overpower the delicate flavor of the purslane.
It can make a refreshing light lunch, but the vegetables alone may not keep you full for long. Add chickpeas, beans, eggs, or grilled fish to turn lettuce and purslane salad with tomato and cucumber into a more substantial meal.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
105µg · 88% DV
Vitamin A
270µg · 30% DV
Vitamin C
22.5mg · 25% DV
Folate
52.5µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
465mg · 14% DV
Magnesium
45mg · 11% DV
Sodium
38mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 27 calories in 1 cup (medium) (150 g):
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Lettuce and purslane salad with tomato and cucumber brings together crisp lettuce, tender, slightly tangy purslane, juicy tomato and cool cucumber. It is a simple combination made in home kitchens in places where purslane is familiar, including Turkey and parts of the Mediterranean, and is easy to adapt to what is in season.
Serve it freshly dressed as a side with grilled food, beans or a grain-based meal; lemon and a little olive oil let the vegetables’ fresh flavours come through. Its high-water ingredients make it a light choice, with 18 calories per 100 g. For a more substantial lunch, add chickpeas or another filling ingredient, or keep the dressing modest for a particularly fresh, light salad.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.