Aginares Salata
Artichoke Heart Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Tender artichoke hearts, typically boiled or marinated, mixed with fresh herbs like dill or parsley, spring onions, and dressed with olive oil and lemon. A refreshing and earthy salad.
Key ingredients
Artichoke hearts (freshly boiled or jarred in brine/oil), extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill/parsley, spring onion, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure jarred artichokes are not marinated in sugary solutions (rare for plain artichoke hearts). Confirm no potato or other starchy filler.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για την Aginares Salata, παρακαλώ βεβαιωθείτε ότι οι αγκινάρες δεν έχουν ζάχαρη και δεν περιέχει πατάτα ή άλλο άμυλο.
For the Aginares Salata, please ensure no sugary marinade on the artichokes and no potato or starchy filler.
Watch out for
Artichoke hearts have some carbs, so portion size matters. Potential for high-carb fillers if pre-made salads are used. Onion content adds carbs.
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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