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Traditional salad made with spiced sürk cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sürk cheese salad (150 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 12.3 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 63 µg of Vitamin K covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
248
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
8.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
12.3g
· 25% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 20% · Fat 66%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 41% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 780 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% |
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) | 150 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 33 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 40 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 130 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 363 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Make Sürk cheese salad by crumbling spiced sürk into chopped fresh vegetables, then dressing them with olive oil and lemon or another tart dressing. Add salt only after tasting, since the cheese itself can already be salty.
Sürk cheese salad typically combines spiced sürk with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley. Olive oil and lemon juice are common additions; some versions use pomegranate molasses, so the exact mix varies by household.
Sürk cheese salad is associated with the Hatay region of southern Türkiye, where sürk is a familiar seasoned cheese. Sürk is made from curds mixed with spices, and the salad pairs its bold flavor with fresh vegetables.
Sürk is a seasoned, tangy curd cheese rather than a mild, unseasoned cheese, so it gives Sürk cheese salad a more assertive flavor. Taste it before adding salt or extra spices, and balance it with crisp vegetables.
Serve Sürk cheese salad with flatbread, pita, or crusty bread, or alongside grilled vegetables and meat. Its strongly flavored cheese works especially well with simple dishes, while fresh herbs and lemon keep the meal tasting bright.
Yes, Sürk cheese salad can be served at breakfast with bread, olives, and tea. Its fresh vegetables make it a good match for a Turkish-style breakfast spread; keep other salty items modest if the sürk tastes salty.
Yes, dried sürk works in Sürk cheese salad. Crumble it into the chopped vegetables; if it is very firm, mix it with a little olive oil to soften it. Taste before seasoning because dried sürk may be quite salty.
You can chop the ingredients for Sürk cheese salad ahead, but store the vegetables and sürk separately and add the dressing just before serving. This keeps watery vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers from softening the whole salad.
Keep Sürk cheese salad covered in the refrigerator and aim to eat it within a day for the best texture. The chopped vegetables release liquid as they sit, so discard the salad if it has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Sürk cheese salad can be mildly or noticeably spicy, depending on the seasoning in the sürk. Choose a milder cheese and leave out extra chili if you prefer less heat; adding more fresh vegetables also softens the spicy flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
63µg · 53% DV
Vitamin A
270µg · 30% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Sodium
780mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
233mg · 33% DV
Calcium
315mg · 32% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 248 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Sürk cheese salad brings together sürk, a spiced cheese associated with Hatay and Antakya in southern Turkey, and fresh salad ingredients such as tomato, onion and herbs. Sürk is commonly made from a curd-style cheese, kneaded with seasonings; the exact blend varies from one household or maker to another.
Its tangy, salty, peppery cheese contrasts with juicy vegetables, while olive oil rounds out the flavours. In Turkey, it can be served at breakfast or as part of a meze spread; elsewhere, try it as a savoury side or light lunch with bread. The cheese contributes protein and fat, while the vegetables add freshness and some fibre. For a lighter serving, use a little less oil and add extra tomato and greens.
Medium
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
8.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.