Pomidor-Vardzavan Aghdjan
Armenian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no croutons are added and no bread is served on the side. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing salad made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and often red onion and abundant fresh herbs, dressed simply with olive oil and sometimes a splash of lemon juice.
Key ingredients
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, fresh parsley, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no croutons are added and no bread is served on the side. Confirm dressing is basic oil and lemon/vinegar, without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Պոմիդոր-վարձավան աղցանի համար՝ առանց սուխարիների, հաց չմատուցել։ Հաստատեք, որ սոուսը պարզ ձեթ, կիտրոն/քացախ է, առանց շաքարի։
Pomidor-Vardzavan Aghdjan: No croutons, no bread. Confirm dressing is basic oil and lemon/vinegar, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Being served with bread or sugary dressings (less common in authentic Armenian salads).
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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