Insalata tal-Qarnit (Mingħajr Patata)
Octopus Salad (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no potatoes, chickpeas, beans, or corn. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of local octopus, expertly boiled and then tossed with fresh green leaves, ripe tomatoes, olives, capers, bell peppers, finely sliced red onion, and dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Key ingredients
Cooked octopus, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, green bell pepper, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no potatoes, chickpeas, beans, or corn. Ensure the dressing is pure olive oil and lemon, without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
L-Insalata tal-Qarnit, jekk jogħġbok mingħajr patata, ċiċri, fażola jew qamħirrum. Dressing żejt taż-żebbuġa u lumi biss, mingħajr zokkor.
Please prepare the Insalata tal-Qarnit without potatoes, chickpeas, beans, or corn. Just olive oil and lemon for the dressing, no sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional Maltese octopus salad almost always includes potatoes and often chickpeas/beans, which are high carb. Sweet salad dressings are also a risk.
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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