Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Light salad made with thin vermicelli and fresh vegetables
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Vermicelli salad (120 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 26.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 120 g
168
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
28.2g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% 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 70% · Protein 9% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 60 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Vermicelli salad is made by cooking thin vermicelli, draining and cooling it, then tossing it with chopped vegetables and herbs. Dress it with lemon juice and olive oil. Follow the pasta’s cooking directions and drain it promptly to keep the noodles from turning mushy.
Vermicelli salad commonly includes cucumber, bell pepper, fresh herbs and sometimes corn or chopped tomato. Add vegetables only after the cooked noodles have cooled, so delicate herbs stay fresh and crisp. The combination can be adjusted to suit the meal.
Yes, you can make vermicelli salad with rice vermicelli, but it will have a different texture from the thin wheat pasta used in this version. Cook the rice noodles according to their package directions, since they soften differently from wheat vermicelli.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing works well with vermicelli salad because it complements fresh vegetables without weighing them down. Toss the noodles with a little dressing first, then add more to taste so the salad does not become soggy.
To keep vermicelli salad from getting soggy, avoid overcooking the noodles and drain them as soon as they are tender. Let them cool before mixing in the vegetables, and add the dressing shortly before serving if you want the crispest texture.
Vermicelli salad is usually served cold or at room temperature. Cool the cooked noodles before adding fresh vegetables and herbs; serving it chilled also gives the dressing time to coat the ingredients evenly.
Yes, vermicelli salad can be prepared a day ahead. Store the cooled noodles and chopped vegetables in a covered container in the refrigerator, then add delicate herbs and dressing closer to serving to preserve their freshness.
Vermicelli salad keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. If it contains a mayonnaise- or yogurt-based dressing, refrigerate it promptly and take out only the portion you plan to serve.
Vermicelli salad pairs well with grilled chicken, kebabs or other grilled dishes, and it also fits into a spread of cold side dishes. Its fresh vegetables and tangy dressing complement richer mains without competing with them.
Yes, vermicelli salad can make a light lunch, especially when you add a filling ingredient such as chickpeas, egg or grilled chicken. Without an added protein, it works well as a side rather than a particularly filling standalone meal.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
26.4µg · 22% DV
Vitamin C
8.4mg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 168 calories in 1 cup (medium) (120 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Vermicelli salad is a Turkish-style dish of cooked, cooled thin noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and herbs. Recipes vary from household to household, and lemon and a little oil are common ways to bring the ingredients together.
Served cold, it pairs the soft, mild noodles with crisp, refreshing vegetables. In Turkey it may appear as a meze, a side dish alongside a main course, or part of a picnic spread. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, while the vegetables contribute some fibre. For a lighter bowl, add plenty of vegetables and keep the dressing modest.
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.