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Salad with lemon and vinegar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Salad with lemon and vinegar (80 g) has 26 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.2 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 96 µg of Vitamin K covers 80% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 80 g
26
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 16% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 80 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 50 g | 16 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 64 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
To make salad with lemon and vinegar, toss crisp lettuce, tomato, and cucumber with lemon juice, vinegar, and a little olive oil if you like. Add the dressing just before serving so the leaves stay crunchy rather than turning limp.
Salad with lemon and vinegar commonly contains lettuce, tomato, cucumber, lemon juice, and vinegar. You can add herbs such as parsley or mint, but keep the dressing light so it does not overpower the fresh vegetables.
Yes, lemon and vinegar can be used together in salad with lemon and vinegar. Both bring acidity, so add the vinegar gradually and taste before adding more lemon; a little olive oil can soften a dressing that tastes too sharp.
Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar works well in salad with lemon and vinegar. Red wine vinegar gives a more pronounced tang, while apple cider vinegar is gentler; add either gradually because the lemon already makes the dressing acidic.
Keep salad with lemon and vinegar crisp by drying the washed leaves thoroughly and dressing the vegetables only when you are ready to eat. Chopped tomatoes release liquid as they sit, so prepare them close to serving time too.
You can wash and prepare the vegetables for salad with lemon and vinegar ahead of time, but keep them separate from the dressing. Refrigerate them in a covered container, then add the lemon and vinegar just before serving to preserve the texture.
Serve salad with lemon and vinegar alongside grilled chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or a hearty grain dish. Its bright, acidic dressing cuts through richer foods and makes a fresh contrast to warm, savoury mains.
You can replace lettuce in salad with lemon and vinegar with arugula, baby spinach, or shredded cabbage. Arugula makes the salad peppery, while cabbage stays crisp longer; dry the leaves or pieces well before dressing.
Salad with lemon and vinegar may taste bitter if the lettuce is old, the lemon pith gets into the dressing, or the vinegar is too strong. Use fresh leaves, squeeze the lemon without crushing its peel, and balance the dressing with a little olive oil.
Yes, salad with lemon and vinegar is a fresh vegetable side that can add crunch and acidity to a meal. Pair it with a filling main dish, and add the dressing shortly before eating so the vegetables retain their texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
96µg · 80% DV
Vitamin C
19.2mg · 21% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Folate
30.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
208mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.88mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 26 calories in 1 cup (medium) (80 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Salad with lemon and vinegar is a simple salad of fresh vegetables—often crisp lettuce, tomato and cucumber—tossed with a tangy lemon-and-vinegar dressing. It is an easy side dish rather than a fixed recipe, and the vegetables and dressing can vary with the season and household.
The leaves and cucumber stay cool and crisp, while the dressing brings a bright, sharp acidity. Serve it alongside grilled meat, beans or other hearty dishes, or enjoy it as a light lunch with bread. Mostly vegetables, it is low in energy and offers some fibre; a 100 g portion has 32 calories. If you want a lighter dressing, rely on lemon and vinegar for flavour and use oil sparingly.
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
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.