Salade Marocaine (Keto Modified)
Keto Moroccan Chopped Salad (Cucumber & Bell Pepper Focused)
Yes, with a tweak: request a higher ratio of cucumber and bell pepper to tomato. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A refreshing finely chopped salad typically made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. This keto-modified version emphasizes higher proportions of cucumber and green/yellow bell pepper over tomatoes, with a very minimal amount of red onion to reduce net carbs.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, green/yellow bell peppers, tomatoes (minimal), red onion (very minimal), olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request a higher ratio of cucumber and bell pepper to tomato. Ask for very minimal red onion. Confirm no added sugar in the dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
السلطة المغربية، من فضلك بصل قليل جداً أو بدون، وطماطم قليلة. التتبيلة بدون سكر مضاف. ولا تقدم خبز لو سمحت.
Salade Marocaine: please, minimal or no onion, very little tomato. No added sugar in the dressing. And no bread served with it.
Watch out for
High tomato and onion content can increase carb count. Potential for sugary dressings, though less common in traditional Moroccan salads.
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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