Avoka Salata
Keto Avocado Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no carrots or other high-carb vegetables are added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing salad primarily featuring ripe avocado chunks, mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, and often green chili. Dressed with a simple vinaigrette of lemon juice (or lime) and oil. While traditionally served with bread, it's served as a standalone keto side.
Key ingredients
Avocado, tomatoes, onions, green chili, lemon juice, oil
How to make it keto
Ensure no carrots or other high-carb vegetables are added. Request no injera or bread on the side. Confirm the dressing is simple oil and citrus, without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
አቮካ ሰላጣ ያለ ካሮት ወይም ሌላ ካርቦሃይድሬት ያለው አትክልት ይሁን። ያለ እንጀራ ወይም ዳቦ። ድሬሲንጉ ዘይትና ሎሚ ብቻ ነው፣ ስኳር የለውም?
Avoka Salata without carrots or high-carb vegetables. No injera or bread. Is the dressing just oil and citrus, with no sugar?
Watch out for
Tomatoes and onions are higher in carbs than other vegetables, so watch the portion size.
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.
More on the Ethiopian menuAll 172 Ethiopian dishes ›
