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Good source of protein and vitamin C
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pepper salad with curd cheese (150 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.2 g of carbs, 8.4 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 72 mg of Vitamin C covers 80% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
138
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
8.4g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 24% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% |
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 | 138 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 36 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 69 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 110 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 202 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Pepper salad with curd cheese is a fresh or roasted pepper salad mixed with mild, crumbly curd cheese. It is often seasoned with olive oil, herbs, and sometimes lemon, and can be served as a side dish or a light meal.
To make pepper salad with curd cheese, chop fresh peppers or roast them, peel them, and let them drain. Mix with crumbled curd cheese, then add olive oil and herbs to taste. Chill briefly if you prefer to serve it cold.
No, roasting is optional for pepper salad with curd cheese. Raw peppers keep the salad crisp and fresh, while roasted peppers make it softer and sweeter. Drain roasted peppers well before mixing so their liquid does not thin the salad.
Yes, cottage cheese can replace curd cheese in pepper salad, though the result may be wetter and less crumbly. Drain it first, and adjust the seasoning after mixing because cottage cheese can differ in saltiness from Turkish lor.
Parsley and dill both work well in pepper salad with curd cheese. Mint, black pepper, or a little red pepper can also complement it; add fresh herbs shortly before serving to keep their flavor bright.
Pepper salad with curd cheese pairs well with grilled vegetables, meat, or fish, and it can also be served with bread as a light lunch. For a Turkish-style breakfast spread, serve it alongside olives and eggs.
Yes, pepper salad with curd cheese can be made a few hours ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. If using fresh herbs, stir them in just before serving; this helps them stay aromatic and prevents the salad from looking wilted.
Pepper salad with curd cheese usually turns watery when the peppers or cheese release excess liquid. Drain roasted peppers after chopping and let wet curd cheese drain before mixing; add oil and lemon only shortly before serving.
Pepper salad with curd cheese keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains fresh cheese, return leftovers to the fridge promptly and discard them if the smell or texture changes noticeably.
Pepper salad with curd cheese is usually served cold or at room temperature, rather than hot. If the peppers are freshly roasted, let them cool and drain before adding the cheese so it keeps its crumbly texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
72mg · 80% DV
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
330mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 138 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Pepper salad with curd cheese pairs sweet peppers with lor, a mild Turkish fresh whey cheese. The peppers may be used raw or roasted and peeled, then dressed simply with olive oil, lemon and herbs. The cheese is soft and crumbly, balancing the peppers’ fresh, gently sweet flavour; roasting gives the salad a deeper, smoky note.
In Turkey, it can be served at breakfast, alongside a meal or as part of a meze spread. It offers protein as well as vitamin C from the peppers; each 100 g provides 5.6 g of protein. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and serve it with wholegrain bread or alongside other vegetable dishes.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.