Fattoush (فتوش)
Fattoush Salad (Crouton-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fried pita bread (croutons). About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and vibrant salad typically made with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, and fresh herbs, dressed with a zesty sumac-lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. For a keto version, the fried pita croutons are simply omitted, leaving a flavorful, crunchy, and low-carb salad.
Key ingredients
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, radish, bell pepper, fresh parsley, mint, sumac, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no fried pita bread (croutons).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
فتوش بدون خبز مقلي (كروتون) لو سمحت.
Fattoush, please make sure there is no fried pita bread (croutons) in it.
Watch out for
Fried pita croutons (if not omitted), natural sugars in vegetables (especially bell peppers/tomatoes in large quantities).
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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