Šopska Salata
Montenegrin Salad with Feta Cheese and Olive Oil
Yes, with a tweak: request the dressing to be solely olive oil and vinegar, avoiding any pre-made or sugary dressings. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and refreshing salad widely popular in the Balkans, consisting of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions, generously topped with grated feta-style cheese. For a keto approach, it's important to control the portion size of the higher-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, feta-style cheese, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the dressing to be solely olive oil and vinegar, avoiding any pre-made or sugary dressings. While the ingredients are generally keto, be mindful of larger quantities of tomatoes and bell peppers, which contribute more carbs than leafy greens.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Šopska salata, molim, da li ima skrivenog šećera u prelivu?
Is there any hidden sugar in the Šopska salata dressing?
Watch out for
Excessive quantities of tomatoes and bell peppers, sugary dressings.
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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