Ensalada de Nopales (Keto Modified)
Keto Cactus Salad with Avocado
Yes, with a tweak: verify dressing contains no sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A refreshing salad featuring tender, cooked nopales (cactus paddles), diced and mixed with fresh ingredients such as chopped onion, cilantro, and tomato. Modified for keto by ensuring a sugar-free, oil-and-vinegar dressing and adding generous avocado chunks, while omitting any high-carb additions like corn or beans.
Key ingredients
Nopales (cactus), onion, cilantro, tomato, avocado, oil, vinegar
How to make it keto
Verify dressing contains no sugar. Request no corn, no beans, and no cheese (some versions include cotija, which is fine, but if it's a mixed cheese, best to clarify). Ensure it's dressed simply with oil and vinegar or lime juice. Ask for extra avocado.
Watch out for
Sugary dressings. Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like corn or beans. Some restaurants might use pre-marinated nopales with added sugars.
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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