Ensalada de Nopalitos
Cactus Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy salad made from cooked and diced nopal (cactus paddles), which have a slightly tart, lemony, and earthy flavor. Typically mixed with fresh tomatoes, white onion, and cilantro, then dressed simply with lime juice and olive oil.
Key ingredients
Nopalitos (cooked cactus paddles), diced tomatoes, diced white onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar in the dressing or during the cooking process of the nopalitos. Request no high-carb additions like corn or beans if they happen to be included.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dressing, occasional inclusion of corn or beans (should be avoided).
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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