Ensalada Fresca de Pepino y Aguacate
Fresh Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A common and refreshing side salad in Costa Rica, featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and ripe avocado chunks, typically dressed lightly with fresh lime juice, salt, and sometimes a hint of olive oil. It's a naturally low-carb and high-fat option.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, salt, optional: olive oil, fresh cilantro.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary dressings are used (standard preparation is usually very simple and keto-friendly). Ensure no high-carb additions like croutons, corn, or added sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
If ordered in a restaurant, a non-standard dressing might contain sugar. Ensure no unexpected high-carb ingredients are added. Confirm only simple oil and vinegar/lime 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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