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Protein- and calcium-rich dill white cheese salad
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of White cheese salad with dill (120 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.6 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
222
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
4.6g
· 2% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 19% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 10.68 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
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 | 222 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 56 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 111 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 75 g | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
White cheese salad with dill is a fresh, savory salad built around crumbled white cheese and chopped dill. Depending on the recipe, it may also include olive oil, lemon, cucumber, tomato, or spring onion.
To make white cheese salad with dill, crumble the cheese, fold in finely chopped dill, and add a little olive oil and lemon juice. Add crisp vegetables if you like, then taste before adding salt because the cheese may already be salty.
A mildly tangy, crumbly white cheese works best in white cheese salad with dill. Turkish beyaz peynir is traditional; feta is a convenient substitute, though it can be saltier, so taste it before seasoning the salad.
White cheese salad with dill pairs well with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, grilled meat, or crusty bread. For a simple lunch, serve it alongside tomatoes and olives; its salty, creamy cheese makes a fresh contrast to plain sides.
Yes, you can mix white cheese salad with dill a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add watery ingredients such as cucumber or tomato close to serving so they do not soften the cheese or leave liquid in the bowl.
White cheese salad with dill is best eaten within one to two days when stored covered in the refrigerator. Fresh herbs and chopped vegetables lose texture over time, and the salad may become watery even while chilled.
Yes, feta works in white cheese salad with dill and gives it a tangier, saltier taste than many mild white cheeses. Crumble it gently and hold back on added salt; a brief rinse can reduce excess surface salt if needed.
Yes, parsley, mint, or finely sliced spring onion can complement white cheese salad with dill. Use them sparingly so dill remains the defining flavor, and add fresh herbs shortly before serving for the brightest aroma.
Dry the dill thoroughly and drain chopped cucumber or tomato before adding them to white cheese salad with dill. Keep the dressing light and mix juicy vegetables in just before serving; excess liquid can make the cheese loose and dilute its flavor.
Yes, white cheese salad with dill makes a refreshing barbecue side, especially with grilled vegetables or meat. Transport it chilled and keep it out of direct heat; add lemon dressing and juicy vegetables shortly before serving for a fresher texture.
Vitamins
B12
1.08µg · 45% DV
Vitamin K
28.8µg · 24% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
174µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Calcium
336mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
228mg · 33% DV
Sodium
744mg · 32% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 222 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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White cheese salad with dill brings together crumbled or diced Turkish-style white cheese and fresh dill. It is a simple, home-style combination rather than a single fixed recipe: the cheese may be soft and crumbly or firmer, while dill adds a fresh, aromatic note to its pleasantly salty flavour.
In Turkey, it fits naturally on a breakfast spread, alongside tomatoes, cucumbers and olives, and is also served as a small side or meze with a meal. Its cheese provides protein and calcium, while the overall dish is fairly rich, so a modest portion can be satisfying. For a lighter plate, serve it with plenty of crisp vegetables or leafy greens; bread is another easy pairing.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.