Шопска салата (Shopska Salata)
Shopska Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request *very light* on tomatoes and red onions, or ask for extra cucumber and bell pepper instead. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing salad consisting of diced cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions, generously topped with grated sirene cheese and dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, bell peppers (green/red), tomatoes, red onion, sirene cheese (white brine cheese), generous olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt.
How to make it keto
Request *very light* on tomatoes and red onions, or ask for extra cucumber and bell pepper instead. Emphasize a generous amount of sirene cheese and olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Шопска салата, ве молам многу малку домати и кромид. Повеќе краставица и пиперка. Со повеќе сирење и маслиново масло.
For the Шопска салата, please go very light on tomatoes and red onions. More cucumber and bell pepper. Generous sirene cheese and olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Tomatoes, red onions, and bell peppers, if served in large quantities (as is common), can accumulate significant net carbs. Restaurants often use a large proportion of tomatoes.
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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