"Ensalada Rusa" (Ensalada de Coliflor y Ejotes Keto)
Guatemalan Style "Russian" Salad (Keto, Cauliflower & Green Bean Base)
Yes, with a tweak: this requires explicit instruction for the kitchen to omit potatoes, peas, and carrots, and use cauliflower/green beans instead. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the popular side salad, traditionally made with potatoes, peas, and carrots. This version substitutes those high-carb ingredients with steamed cauliflower florets and green beans, mixed in a creamy, savory mayonnaise dressing. May include hard-boiled eggs.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower florets, green beans, bell peppers (optional), red onion (optional), homemade mayonnaise (egg yolks, oil, vinegar/lime juice, salt, pepper), hard-boiled eggs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, this requires explicit instruction for the kitchen to omit potatoes, peas, and carrots, and use cauliflower/green beans instead. Confirm mayo is low-sugar.
Watch out for
The authentic version is very high carb. Requires significant substitution to be keto. Ensure no sugar in mayonnaise.
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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