Ensalada Mixta (con aderezo de aceite y vinagre)
Mixed Salad (with oil and vinegar dressing)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'aderezo aparte' (dressing on the side) or 'solo aceite y vinagre' (only oil and vinegar). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Argentinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A simple and ubiquitous side salad in Argentina, typically consisting of crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and thinly sliced onions.
Key ingredients
Lettuce, tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar (red wine or white), salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'aderezo aparte' (dressing on the side) or 'solo aceite y vinagre' (only oil and vinegar). Avoid any pre-dressed salads or creamy/sweet dressings. Ask for 'pocas rodajas de tomate y cebolla' (few slices of tomato and onion) to minimize carb count from these higher-carb vegetables. Confirm no croutons or other carb additions.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Ensalada Mixta. Aderezo aparte, solo aceite y vinagre. Con pocas rodajas de tomate y cebolla. Por favor, sin crutones ni otros carbohidratos.
Ensalada Mixta. Dressing on the side, just oil and vinegar. Few tomato and onion slices. Please, no croutons or other carbs.
Watch out for
Restaurant dressings are often loaded with sugar. Larger portions of tomato and onion can significantly increase carb count. Hidden croutons or other non-keto toppings. Some restaurants might use vegetable oils high in omega-6s for the default dressing.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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