Salade Variée (Simple)
Mixed Salad (Simple Green Version)
Yes, with a tweak: request the salad with mostly lettuce and cucumber, asking for very minimal (or no) tomato, onion, or bell pepper. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A refreshing side salad, typically consisting of crisp lettuce, cucumber, with a simple and tangy olive oil and lemon dressing.
Key ingredients
Lettuce, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper. (Potentially small amounts of bell pepper, onion, tomato in a restaurant setting).
How to make it keto
Request the salad with mostly lettuce and cucumber, asking for very minimal (or no) tomato, onion, or bell pepper. Ask for olive oil and lemon/vinegar dressing on the side, and ensure no added sugar in the dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سلطة مشكلة، من فضلك أغلبها خس وخيار، وقليل جداً أو بدون بندورة، بصل أو فلفل. زيت زيتون وليمون/خل جانبي، وبدون سكر في الصلصة.
For the Salade Variée, please mostly lettuce and cucumber, with very minimal or no tomato, onion, or bell pepper. Olive oil and lemon/vinegar on the side, and no sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
Standard Moroccan Salade Variée often includes a significant amount of diced tomato, onion, and bell pepper, which can quickly add up in carbs. Restaurant dressings can sometimes contain hidden sugars.
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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