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Fiber-rich, filling wheat salad with purslane providing vitamin C and a small omega-3 boost
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Wheat salad with purslane (180 g) has 212 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.2 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 68.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 57% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 46 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
212
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
36.2g
· 13% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 12% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 212 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 36 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Wheat salad with purslane is made by mixing cooked, cooled wheat berries with fresh purslane and a simple olive-oil and lemon dressing. Add the purslane just before serving so its leaves stay fresh and crisp.
Yes, wheat salad with purslane can be served slightly warm, but let the cooked wheat cool before mixing in the greens. Hot wheat wilts the purslane quickly, so add it at the end if you want a fresher texture.
Whole wheat berries work best in wheat salad with purslane because they hold their shape and give the salad a pleasantly chewy texture. Cracked wheat cooks faster, but makes the finished dish softer and less distinct.
Purslane is usually added raw to wheat salad with purslane. Rinse it thoroughly, dry it well, and fold it into cooled wheat; cooking it first makes the leaves limp and can add extra moisture to the salad.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing goes well with wheat salad with purslane, balancing the earthy wheat and fresh greens. You can add garlic or sumac for extra flavor, then dress the salad gradually to keep it from becoming soggy.
Yes, crumbled feta is a good addition to wheat salad with purslane, especially with lemon and olive oil. Add it just before serving so it keeps its texture, and taste the salad before adding more salt.
Yes, wheat salad with purslane is easier to prepare ahead if you cook and chill the wheat separately. Keep the purslane and dressing apart until shortly before serving to prevent wilted leaves and a watery salad.
Wheat salad with purslane is best eaten within a day when stored covered in the refrigerator. The greens release moisture as they sit, especially after dressing; discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Wheat salad with purslane pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables. It can also accompany soup as part of a lighter meal; serve it with a protein-rich main if you want a more substantial plate.
No, freezing the finished wheat salad with purslane is not a good choice. The purslane becomes limp and watery after thawing; freeze cooked wheat on its own if needed, then add fresh greens and dressing after it has thawed.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
68.4µg · 57% DV
Vitamin A
172.8µg · 19% DV
Vitamin C
15.12mg · 17% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.26mg · 55% DV
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
173mg · 25% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 212 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Wheat salad with purslane brings cooked wheat kernels together with purslane, often with a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon and additions such as onion or fresh herbs. It fits the tradition of Turkish home cooking, where the ingredients can vary with the season and what is on hand.
The wheat stays pleasantly chewy, while purslane lends a fresh, slightly tangy note. In Turkey, it can be served as a side, a light lunch, or one of several dishes on a shared table; elsewhere, it works just as well alongside grilled vegetables or beans. This is a filling, fibre-rich plant-based salad, with purslane contributing vitamin C and a small amount of omega-3. For a lighter version, use a restrained drizzle of oil and brighten it with extra lemon and herbs.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.