Fiambre (Keto Modified)
Traditional Fiambre Salad (No Pasta or Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no pasta or potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and elaborate cold salad, traditionally prepared for All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos). It features a vast array of ingredients including various cold cuts (ham, salami), cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, olives, pickled vegetables (like cauliflower, asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, onions), and a special sweet and sour dressing. The keto modification strictly omits pasta, potatoes, and any other starchy ingredients, focusing on the high-fat and protein components and low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Mixed cold cuts (ham, salami, various sausages), cheeses (e.g., queso seco), hard-boiled eggs, olives, pickled vegetables (cauliflower, asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, onions), olive oil, vinegar, spices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no pasta or potatoes. Ask for the dressing on the side to control for sugar, or request a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Confirm no corn or other high-carb items in the pickled vegetable mix.
Watch out for
Traditional versions often include pasta, potatoes, or beets. Dressings can contain significant sugar. Some pickled vegetable mixes may contain high-carb vegetables or 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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