Овчарска салата
Shepherd's Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and filling Macedonian salad, often considered a heartier version of the more common Shopska. It typically includes chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, a generous amount of grated or crumbled white cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and often slices of cured meat (like ham or local sausage) and mushrooms, all dressed simply with olive oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, white cheese (sirene), hard-boiled eggs, ham or cured sausage, mushrooms (optional), olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no croutons or other carb-heavy toppings. Request a simple oil and vinegar dressing without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Овчарска салата, ве молам без крутони или други јаглехидратни додатоци. Само масло и оцет, без додаден шеќер.
For the Овчарска салата, confirm no croutons or other carb toppings. Simple oil and vinegar dressing, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Sugary dressings, croutons, large quantities of high-carb vegetables like corn (if present), bread served on the side.
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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