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Low-calorie salad rich in omega-3, vitamin C, and potassium
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane salad with onion (120 g) has 32 calories. That works out to 27 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.2 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 114 µg of Vitamin K covers 95% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
32
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 26% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.2 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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 45 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 240 g | 65 kcal |
Calculated from 27 calories per 100 g.
Purslane salad with onion is made by tossing washed, thoroughly dried purslane with thinly sliced onion, olive oil, and lemon juice. Keep the leaves and tender stems fairly whole, and add salt and dressing shortly before serving to limit wilting.
Purslane salad with onion tastes mildly lemony and green, with a crisp, juicy bite from the purslane and a sharper note from the onion. Young leaves are tender; a strong onion can dominate, so slice it thinly or soak it briefly in cold water.
Yes, the tender stems are edible and commonly included in purslane salad with onion. Remove any tough, woody sections, then chop or leave the slender stems attached to the leaves for a pleasantly crisp texture.
Purslane salad with onion gets watery when the leaves are still wet after washing or when salt and dressing are added too early. Dry the purslane well and dress the salad just before serving; purslane naturally has a juicy texture.
Rinse purslane for purslane salad with onion in a large bowl of cold water, gently moving the stems so grit can sink to the bottom. Repeat with fresh water until it stays clear, then dry the leaves and stems thoroughly.
A simple lemon and olive-oil dressing suits purslane salad with onion because it complements the leaves without hiding their fresh taste. Red-wine vinegar can add a sharper finish; toss gently and season shortly before serving.
Soaking is optional, but a brief cold-water soak can mellow the bite of raw onion in purslane salad with onion. Drain and dry the slices well before mixing them in, so they do not add excess water to the salad.
Yes, wild purslane can be used in purslane salad with onion if it has been confidently identified as edible purslane and gathered from a clean, unsprayed area. Rinse it especially well to remove soil, and do not eat an unfamiliar wild plant based on appearance alone.
Purslane salad with onion is best eaten soon after it is dressed, because the leaves soften and release liquid as it sits. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use them by the next day; keep undressed ingredients separate for better texture.
Purslane salad with onion pairs well with grilled fish, roasted vegetables, flatbreads, or a grain-based main dish. Its fresh, tangy flavor also works as a contrast alongside richer foods, so serve it as a side rather than a heavy main.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
114µg · 95% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
79.2µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
516mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Magnesium
50mg · 12% DV
Sodium
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Purslane salad with onion is a simple salad of tender, succulent purslane leaves and sliced onion, found in Turkish and wider Mediterranean cooking. It is often dressed with olive oil and lemon; home recipes may add other seasonal vegetables, too.
The leaves are juicy with a gentle tartness, balanced by the onion’s sharper bite. Serve it alongside grilled foods, beans or other dishes as part of a summer meal, or enjoy it as a light lunch. It is naturally low in calories—27 per 100 g—and offers fibre along with omega-3. For a lighter dressing, use olive oil sparingly and let lemon, herbs and the greens bring the freshness.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
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.