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Leafy salad with peas, fiber, vitamin C, and plant omega-3
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane pea salad (150 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.8 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 87 µg of Vitamin K covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 22 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
87
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
10.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 21% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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 | 87 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 70 g | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 174 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Make purslane pea salad by tossing washed, dried purslane with cooked, cooled peas. Dress it with olive oil, lemon juice and salt, or use a garlic-yogurt dressing. Add the dressing just before serving to keep the leaves crisp.
Purslane and peas are the defining ingredients in purslane pea salad. Olive oil and lemon are common in a simple dressing; garlic, dill, scallions or yogurt are optional additions, rather than ingredients every version must contain.
Yes, purslane is usually eaten raw in purslane pea salad. Rinse the leaves and tender stems carefully to remove grit, then dry them well before combining them with the cooked peas and dressing.
Yes, cook the peas before adding them to purslane pea salad, then let them cool completely. Tender fresh or frozen peas both work; mixing warm peas into the raw leaves can wilt the purslane.
Purslane pea salad can be made with either yogurt dressing or a simple olive-oil-and-lemon dressing. Yogurt with garlic gives it a creamy, tangy finish, while vinaigrette lets the fresh, slightly tart purslane stand out.
Keep purslane pea salad from getting soggy by drying the leaves thoroughly and adding the dressing right before serving. Cool the peas before mixing them in, since warm peas wilt the purslane and encourage the salad to release liquid.
Yes, you can prepare purslane pea salad components ahead, but keep them separate until serving. Refrigerate the washed, dried purslane and cooled peas in covered containers, and add the dressing at the last moment for the best texture.
Purslane pea salad is best eaten fresh because the dressed leaves quickly soften and release water. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and eat them by the next day; discard the salad if its smell or appearance has changed.
Serve purslane pea salad alongside grilled vegetables, bread, or a bean dish. It also works as a fresh side for a simple soup or main course; a yogurt-dressed version may already feel substantial as a light meal.
Yes, frozen peas work well in purslane pea salad. Briefly cook them according to the package directions, drain them, and cool them fully before mixing; adding them frozen or hot can make the salad watery or wilt the leaves.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
87µg · 73% DV
Vitamin C
28.5mg · 32% DV
Vitamin A
198µg · 22% DV
Folate
63µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
Iron
2.4mg · 13% DV
Sodium
42mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 87 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Purslane pea salad pairs the tender, succulent leaves and stems of purslane with sweet peas. It is a simple, Turkish-style salad built around a leafy plant that grows widely in the region. Purslane has a gently tart, fresh taste, while the peas add softness and a mild sweetness; a light olive-oil and lemon dressing suits both.
In Turkey, it is served chilled as a side dish, especially in warm weather, and it also fits easily alongside meals elsewhere. The salad offers fibre and vitamin C, and purslane contributes plant omega-3. Keep the dressing light if you want a fresher side, or serve it with grilled vegetables, grains or beans for a more substantial meal.
Very 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
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.