Ensalada Cremosa de Repollo con Tocino (Estilo Keto - Sin Zanahoria)
Creamy Cabbage Salad with Bacon (Keto Style - No Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: request no carrots (zanahoria) and ensure the creamy dressing is sugar-free. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A classic Costa Rican cabbage salad made keto by specifically omitting carrots and corn, featuring thinly sliced cabbage tossed in a rich, tangy, creamy dressing with generous crispy bacon bits and a hint of fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Repollo (cabbage), tocino (bacon), mayonesa, crema agria, vinagre de manzana, mostaza Dijon, sal, pimienta negra, cebolla morada finamente picada (optional), culantro o perejil fresco.
How to make it keto
Request no carrots (zanahoria) and ensure the creamy dressing is sugar-free. Ask for extra bacon for added fat and protein.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial mayonnaise or dressings. Restaurant may include carrots unless explicitly removed. Ensure no corn is added.
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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