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Vegetable-garnished meze, typically mayonnaise-based; moderate calories and fat-forward.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Meze with vegetable garnish (40 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 5.9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
74
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
5.9g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 5% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.92 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 80 g | 148 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Meze with vegetable garnish is a chilled Turkish-style side dish, usually made by mixing cooked vegetables such as peas, carrots, and potatoes with mayonnaise. Recipes vary, so some versions also include pickles, herbs, or another creamy dressing.
To make meze with vegetable garnish, drain and cool the cooked vegetables, then gently fold them into mayonnaise. Chill the mixture before serving so the flavors come together, taking care not to mash the vegetables.
Peas, carrots, and potatoes are the usual vegetables in meze with vegetable garnish. Home cooks may add pickled gherkins, corn, or fresh herbs, which change the flavor and texture without changing the dish’s basic style.
Meze with vegetable garnish can resemble Russian salad because both may combine diced vegetables with mayonnaise, but the names do not guarantee the same recipe. Russian salad commonly includes pickles, while this meze can be made with a simpler vegetable mix.
Yes, canned mixed vegetables work well for meze with vegetable garnish. Drain them thoroughly and rinse them if they taste particularly salty or tinny, then let them cool before mixing with mayonnaise to avoid a watery dressing.
Serve meze with vegetable garnish cold alongside grilled meat, chicken, or other dishes at a meze table. Its creamy texture pairs especially well with sharper, lemony salads and dips, which keep the meal from feeling too rich.
You can make meze with vegetable garnish using thick plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise, or replace only part of the mayonnaise for a less rich result. Cool the vegetables first and drain them well so the yogurt dressing stays thick.
Keep meze with vegetable garnish covered in the refrigerator and aim to eat it within one to two days. Because it is usually mayonnaise-based, discard portions that have been left out at room temperature for an extended time.
Freezing meze with vegetable garnish is not recommended. Thawed vegetables can turn soft and watery, and mayonnaise may separate, leaving the dish with an uneven texture; make a fresh batch instead.
Yes, you can prepare meze with vegetable garnish a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. For the freshest texture, add delicate herbs just before serving and stir gently rather than repeatedly mixing the vegetables.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
7.2µg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.84mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
27.2µg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
2.72mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Selenium
1.28µg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meze with vegetable garnish is a chilled Turkish-style meze made by mixing cooked vegetables—often potatoes, carrots and peas—with a creamy dressing, commonly mayonnaise. Recipes vary, and some include pickles or other vegetables; it is part of the broader tradition of small dishes served to share rather than one fixed recipe.
The vegetables are soft, while the dressing makes the dish rich, creamy and sometimes gently tangy. In Turkey, it may appear among other mezes before a meal or alongside grilled foods; elsewhere, serve it as a side or with bread and a spread of small plates. Its fat and calories mainly come from the dressing, so using less mayonnaise or replacing some with yoghurt makes a lighter version.
Medium
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.