Shanklish Salad
Aged Spiced Cheese Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no pita bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lebanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A pungent, aged, and spiced cheese (often dried and cured), crumbled and mixed with chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Shanklish cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onion, fresh mint, olive oil, dried oregano or za'atar.
How to make it keto
Request no pita bread. Ask for light on the tomatoes and onions, as these can add up in carbs in a large restaurant portion. Confirm no sugar is added to the salad mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سلطة شنكليش، من فضلك بدون خبز. ممكن تقليل البندورة والبصل؟ وهل خلطة السلطة بدون سكر مضاف؟
For the Shanklish Salad, no pita. Please go light on the tomatoes and onions. Can you confirm there's no added sugar in the salad mixture?
Watch out for
Served with pita bread (must be avoided). Tomatoes and onions are significant carb contributors in this dish, especially in larger portions. Some za'atar blends might contain trace amounts of roasted wheat, but usually negligible.
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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