Salada Completa com Frango ou Carne Grelhada
Large Brazilian Mixed Salad with Grilled Chicken or Beef
Yes, with a tweak: ensure dressing is simple oil and vinegar; confirm no hidden sugars in the dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A substantial mixed green salad, often including lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and frequently topped with generous portions of grilled chicken breast or steak strips. Modified to be low-carb.
Key ingredients
Mixed greens (lettuce), tomato, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, grilled chicken breast or beef steak, olive oil, vinegar (for dressing).
How to make it keto
Ensure dressing is simple oil and vinegar; confirm no hidden sugars in the dressing. Request omission of corn, peas, carrots, potato sticks (batata palha), croutons, or any fruit (e.g., apple slices) typically found in 'complete' salads.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Salada Completa, por favor, só azeite e vinagre, sem açúcar no molho. Sem milho, ervilhas, cenoura, batata palha, croutons ou frutas.
For the Salada Completa, please use only oil and vinegar dressing, no sugar. Omit corn, peas, carrots, batata palha, croutons, and fruit.
Watch out for
Sugary dressings, high-carb vegetables (carrots, corn, peas), potato sticks, croutons, fruit additions common in Brazilian 'salada completa'.
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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