Salatet Khodar
Arabic Mixed Vegetable Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no onion,' 'very minimal tomato' (or omit, if strict keto), 'no bread croutons' (if present). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A simple, refreshing salad typically made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and sometimes lettuce or bell peppers, dressed generously with olive oil and lemon juice.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, tomato, lettuce (optional), bell pepper (optional), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, dried mint (optional).
How to make it keto
Request 'no onion,' 'very minimal tomato' (or omit, if strict keto), 'no bread croutons' (if present). Focus on cucumber, lettuce, and bell peppers. Ask for extra olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لسلطة خضار، لو سمحت بدون بصل، طماطم قليلة جداً، وبدون خبز محمص. ركز على الخيار والخس والفلفل. وزيت زيتون زيادة.
For the Salatet Khodar, please no onion, minimal tomato, and no bread croutons. Focus on cucumber, lettuce, and bell peppers. Extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Tomatoes, while healthy, are a carb risk in large quantities for strict keto. Onions, if included, also add carbs. Some restaurant dressings might contain sugar, but traditional Arabic salads use simple lemon and oil, which is usually safe.
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.
