Salat Beitzim
Hard-boiled Egg Salad (without bread/pita)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, pita, or crackers. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Israeli dishes.
What it is
A simple yet satisfying classic found in many Israeli cafes and bakeries. Hard-boiled eggs are chopped and mixed with mayonnaise and often some finely diced onion and chives. Perfect as a quick keto meal when served without bread.
Key ingredients
Hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise (ideally full-fat, sugar-free), finely diced onion or chives, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, pita, or crackers. Inquire about the mayonnaise type, asking for full-fat with no added sugar if possible.
Watch out for
Mayonnaise can contain sugar. Often served with bread/pita. Sometimes served with relish which can contain 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.