Zeytun Salatı
Azerbaijani Olive Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and savory salad showcasing briny olives combined with fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, thinly sliced onions, and a medley of fragrant fresh herbs, typically dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice.
Key ingredients
Olives (various types), tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm that the dressing is a simple olive oil and lemon mixture, without any added sugars or unexpected ingredients.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zeytun Salatı. Zəhmət olmasa, kartof, noxud, suxari və şəkərli sous olmasın.
Zeytun Salatı, please, no potatoes, chickpeas, croutons, or sugary dressing.
Watch out for
Tomatoes and onions contribute some carbohydrates; these can add up if the portion is excessively large. Always a slight risk of a sugary dressing, though uncommon for this specific salad.
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.