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High-protein, refreshing salad rich in minerals
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Salad with curd cheese and sorrel (180 g) has 173 calories. That works out to 96 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 140.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 117% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
173
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 30% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.32 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
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) | 180 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (shredded) | 54 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 140 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 250 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 250 kcal |
Calculated from 96 calories per 100 g.
Make salad with curd cheese and sorrel by washing and drying fresh sorrel, slicing it thinly, and folding it through the curd cheese. Add olive oil and a little lemon juice if you like; taste before adding much acid, since sorrel is naturally tart.
The essential ingredients are fresh sorrel and curd cheese. Chopped spring onion, dill, or parsley make common additions, while olive oil and a small splash of lemon juice or vinegar make a simple dressing. Keep the dressing light so it does not overpower the sorrel.
Serve salad with curd cheese and sorrel alongside grilled vegetables, roasted meat, or a larger meal as a fresh side. It also works with crusty bread for a light lunch; its tangy leaves and mild cheese pair especially well with simply cooked foods.
It is best to assemble salad with curd cheese and sorrel shortly before serving. Sorrel wilts and releases moisture once chopped and dressed, so you can wash and dry the leaves in advance, then mix them with the cheese and dressing just before eating.
Curd cheese already softens the tartness of sorrel in this salad. For a milder result, use more cheese, add fresh herbs such as dill, and reduce or leave out the lemon juice or vinegar. Taste before salting, especially if the cheese is salted.
No, sorrel is usually used raw in salad with curd cheese and sorrel. Rinse the leaves thoroughly, dry them well, remove any tough stems, and slice them thinly. Raw leaves keep their fresh, lemony flavor and give the salad its characteristic bite.
Fresh, plain curd cheese works best in salad with curd cheese and sorrel. A moist, soft curd blends readily with the leaves, while a drier curd gives a crumbly texture. Taste salted cheese before adding any extra salt to the salad.
Store salad with curd cheese and sorrel in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it as soon as possible, ideally the same day. Sorrel wilts and the salad can turn watery as it stands; do not leave this cheese salad at room temperature for long.
Yes, spinach can replace sorrel in salad with curd cheese and sorrel, but the result will be much less tart. Add a little lemon juice to bring back some brightness, tasting as you go so the dressing does not become too sharp.
People with a history of kidney stones should ask a healthcare professional whether salad with curd cheese and sorrel suits their diet. Sorrel contains oxalates, which may need limiting for some types of stones; the appropriate amount depends on the individual’s medical and dietary advice.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
140.4µg · 117% DV
B12
0.76µg · 32% DV
Vitamin C
25.56mg · 28% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
212mg · 30% DV
Calcium
238mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
482mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 173 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Salad with curd cheese and sorrel combines soft, lightly crumbly curd cheese with the fresh leaves of sorrel, a green with a pleasantly tart, lemon-like flavour. It is a simple, refreshing salad associated with Turkish home cooking, often dressed with a little oil and herbs.
Serve it as a light lunch, a side dish or part of a mezze spread; it works especially well alongside grilled vegetables or bread. The curd cheese makes the salad a useful source of protein, while the sorrel brings freshness and minerals. For a lighter version, keep the dressing modest and let the sharpness of the leaves do some of the work.
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
4.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.