Salade Marocaine (Keto Simple Green Salad)
Moroccan Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and simple salad of finely diced cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions, dressed lightly with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It's a perfect light accompaniment that cuts through the richness of other Moroccan dishes.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary dressing is used (traditional Moroccan dressing for this salad is typically just oil and lemon). Verify no other high-carb vegetables or additions are present.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سلطة مغربية: هل التتبيلة زيت وليمون فقط، وبدون سكر؟ تأكدوا لي ما فيها خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات أو إضافات أخرى، لو سمحت.
For the Salade Marocaine, is the dressing just oil and lemon, with no sugar? Please confirm no high-carb vegetables or other additions.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made dressings are a potential risk. While small amounts of tomato and onion are acceptable on keto, larger portions can accumulate total carbohydrates, so be mindful of serving size.
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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