Salata
Ethiopian Salad (with Keto Dressing)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugary dressing. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing mix of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes green chilies or bell peppers. Modified to be served with a keto-friendly dressing.
Key ingredients
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, green chili/bell pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugary dressing. Ask for oil and vinegar/lemon juice on the side. Ensure no non-keto additions like corn or croutons.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ሰላጣ፣ ስኳር የሌለው ድሬሲንግ ይሁን። ዘይትና ኮምጣጤ/ሎሚ ለብቻ ስጠኝ። በቆሎና ክሩቶን አይኑር።
Salata, please. No sugary dressing. Oil and vinegar/lemon on the side. No corn or croutons.
Watch out for
Sugary salad dressings, high-carb vegetables like corn (rare but possible), cross-contamination.
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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