Leipäjuusto-salaatti (Keto-Ystävällinen)
Leipäjuusto Salad with Mixed Greens and Berries
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no high-carb fruits (e.g., grapes) or sugary dressings are used. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Finnish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing salad featuring slices of traditional Finnish 'squeaky cheese' (Leipäjuusto), pan-fried until slightly warmed and softened, served over a bed of mixed greens with low-carb berries like lingonberries or cloudberries (sugar-free).
Key ingredients
Leipäjuusto (Finnish squeaky cheese), mixed green salad, olive oil, vinegar (e.g., apple cider vinegar), salt, pepper, keto-friendly lingonberries or cloudberries (fresh or sugar-free compote).
How to make it keto
Confirm no high-carb fruits (e.g., grapes) or sugary dressings are used. Request a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Ensure any berry component is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Varmistattehan, ettei tässä ole korkeahiilihydraattisia hedelmiä tai sokerista kastiketta. Voisinko saada yksinkertaisen öljy-etikkakastikkeen ja sokerittomia marjoja?
Please confirm no high-carb fruits or sugary dressing. Can I have a simple oil and vinegar dressing, and sugar-free berries?
Watch out for
Sugary dressings, high-carb fruits, traditional lingonberry jam often contains sugar.
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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