Kopanisti (με Keto Dips)
Kopanisti Cheese Spread (with Keto Dippers)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no bread or rusks. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Greek dishes.
What it is
A pungent, salty, and spicy cheese spread, traditionally from the Cycladic islands, made from a blend of fermented cheeses. Served drizzled with olive oil and as an appetizer. To be keto-friendly, it must be served with low-carb vegetable dippers instead of bread.
Key ingredients
Kopanisti cheese, olive oil, sometimes a dash of ouzo or minimal tomato paste, chili flakes, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no bread or rusks. Request fresh vegetables like cucumber slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips for dipping. Confirm minimal or no added tomato or sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Χωρίς ψωμί ή παξιμάδια, σας παρακαλώ. Μπορώ να έχω φρέσκα λαχανικά, όπως αγγούρι, σέλινο, πιπεριά για ντιπ; Επιβεβαιώστε χωρίς ζάχαρη ή ντομάτα.
No bread or rusks, please. Can I have fresh vegetables like cucumber, celery, or bell pepper for dipping? Please confirm no added tomato or sugar.
Watch out for
Served with bread/rusks; potential for minimal tomato or hidden sugars in some preparations.
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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