Shanklish (شنكليش)
Aged Spiced Cheese Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crumbled aged, firm cheese (often dried and cured, sometimes spiced with za'atar), typically served as a refreshing salad with diced tomatoes, onions, fresh parsley, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Shanklish cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onions, fresh parsley, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Request *no bread* as an accompaniment, which is common with this dish.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
شنكليش بدون خبز لو سمحت.
Shanklish, please, with no bread.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from the diced tomatoes and onions, which are usually present in small quantities. The main risk is bread served on the side.
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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