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Low-calorie refreshing salad with vitamin C and K
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cucumber parsley salad (120 g) has 29 calories. That works out to 24 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 141.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 118% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
29
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 17% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.2 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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 80 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 24 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 125 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 24 calories per 100 g.
To make cucumber parsley salad, chop fresh cucumbers and parsley, then toss them with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add the dressing shortly before serving so the cucumbers stay crisp and the salad does not turn watery.
A simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing is a classic choice for cucumber parsley salad. Whisk the lemon juice with olive oil and a little salt, then taste before adding more; a strong dressing can overpower the fresh parsley and cucumber.
No, you do not have to peel cucumbers for cucumber parsley salad. Wash them well and leave the skin on for extra crunch; peel them if the skin is thick, waxy, or bitter. English cucumbers often work well unpeeled.
To keep cucumber parsley salad from getting watery, salt the cucumbers only just before serving and drain off any liquid after chopping. You can also remove the watery seeds from large cucumbers. Keep the dressing separate if preparing the salad ahead.
Yes, you can prep cucumber parsley salad ahead, but store the chopped cucumber and parsley separately from the dressing. Combine them shortly before serving; once dressed, the cucumber releases water and the herbs lose their fresh texture.
Yes, crumbled feta works well in cucumber parsley salad, adding a salty, tangy contrast to the cool cucumber and fresh herbs. Add it just before serving and taste the dressing before salting, since feta is already quite salty.
Dill and mint both pair well with cucumber parsley salad. Dill gives it a familiar, grassy flavor, while mint makes the salad especially refreshing. Chop the extra herbs finely and use them alongside parsley rather than replacing all of it.
Cucumber parsley salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or meat, and it also brightens grain bowls and Mediterranean-style meals. Serve it cold alongside richer or spiced dishes; its crisp texture and lemon dressing provide a refreshing contrast.
Cucumber parsley salad is best eaten the day it is made. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use them within about a day; the cucumber will soften and release liquid, especially if the salad was already dressed.
Yes, cucumber parsley salad is often made without onion; cucumber, parsley, lemon, olive oil, and salt are enough. If you want a sharper flavor without raw onion, add a little extra lemon or a small amount of chopped dill.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
141.6µg · 118% DV
Vitamin A
141.6µg · 16% DV
Vitamin C
10.2mg · 11% DV
Folate
38.4µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 29 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Cucumber parsley salad is a simple combination of chopped cucumber and fresh parsley, often dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and a little salt. It has no single fixed origin or recipe, and variations may include onion or other fresh herbs. The cucumber keeps the salad juicy and crisp, while parsley brings a grassy, bright note.
Across the Mediterranean and Middle East, and on tables elsewhere, it works well alongside grilled foods, rice dishes or a spread of small plates. Its fresh, clean flavour also makes it a welcome side in warm weather. It is light in energy, with 24 calories per 100 g, and provides vitamins C and K. For a lighter dressing, use plenty of lemon and just a little oil.
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
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.