Salatet Malfouf
Cabbage Slaw with Lemon & Mint
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
A light and refreshing Palestinian side salad made from finely shredded green cabbage, dressed simply with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and dried mint.
Key ingredients
Green cabbage, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried mint, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or high-carb emulsifiers are added to the dressing. Request plain lemon and olive oil dressing if unsure.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للسلطة، لو سمحتوا، اتأكدوا إن الصوص مافيهوش سكر أو إضافات عالية الكربوهيدرات. لو مش متأكدين، أفضل صوص ليمون وزيت زيتون فقط.
For the Salatet Malfouf, please ensure the dressing has no sugar or high-carb emulsifiers. If unsure, I prefer plain lemon and olive oil.
Watch out for
Rarely, some restaurants might add sugar to salads for sweetness, though not traditional for this dish.
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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