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Low-calorie, refreshing yogurt-based salad
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Salad with light yogurt (180 g) has 94 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Salad with light yogurt brings chopped vegetables together with a lighter yogurt dressing. The ingredients can vary; cucumber and fresh herbs are common choices, while the yogurt adds a creamy texture and a mild tang. It fits naturally alongside the yogurt-based salads found in Turkish home cooking.
Serve it chilled as a side for grilled meats or vegetables, or as part of a mezze-style spread; it also works well beside a simple lunch. Its fresh, relatively light character makes it a useful way to add vegetables to a meal, with 52 calories per 100 g. For a brighter finish, stir in herbs just before serving and keep the yogurt dressing modest.
Selected: 100 g
52
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.1g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 22% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
24µg · 20% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
6.4mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Calcium
92mg · 9% DV
Sodium
160mg · 7% DV
Iodine
8µg · 5% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 52 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
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
1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
Salad with light yogurt is a vegetable salad dressed or mixed with lower-fat yogurt rather than a rich creamy dressing. Recipes vary, but cucumber, fresh herbs, and other crisp vegetables are common additions; it is usually served chilled.
Yes, salad with light yogurt can use yogurt in place of mayonnaise for a tangy, less rich dressing. Stir it with herbs and a little lemon juice, then add it gradually so the vegetables are coated without becoming soggy.
Dill and mint pair especially well with salad with light yogurt, while parsley and chives add a fresher, savory note. Chop the herbs finely and fold them in shortly before serving so their aroma stays bright.
Yes, Greek yogurt works in salad with light yogurt and gives it a thicker, creamier coating. If the dressing becomes too dense, loosen it with a small spoonful of water or lemon juice before mixing in the vegetables.
To keep salad with light yogurt from getting watery, dry washed vegetables thoroughly and mix the dressing in just before serving. For cucumber-based versions, removing the watery seed center also helps the salad keep its texture.
Salad with light yogurt goes well with grilled chicken, kebabs, roasted vegetables, and spiced rice dishes. Its cool, tangy dressing balances smoky or spicy flavors, so it works as a side rather than needing another creamy sauce.
No, salad with light yogurt does not freeze well. Yogurt can separate and watery vegetables become soft after thawing, leaving the salad with an uneven texture; prepare it fresh instead and refrigerate any leftovers.
Salad with light yogurt can be a useful way to serve vegetables with a creamy dressing that is lighter than many mayonnaise-based versions. Its overall balance depends on the vegetables and what else is served with it.
Salad with light yogurt can fit into a weight-conscious meal as a vegetable side, especially when it replaces a richer dressing. It is not a weight-loss food by itself, and a meal may need a filling protein source alongside it.
Salad with light yogurt is usually served cold or chilled, not hot. Heat can make yogurt separate and turn fresh vegetables limp, so let cooked vegetables cool fully before mixing them into the yogurt.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.