Salata de Vinete
Eggplant Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onion or no onion. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic appetizer made from roasted, mashed eggplant mixed with sunflower oil and finely chopped onions. Often served with fresh tomatoes and vegetable sticks.
Key ingredients
Roasted eggplant, sunflower oil, onion, salt, pepper. Sometimes mayonnaise.
How to make it keto
Request minimal onion or no onion. Confirm no added sugar, which is sometimes used to balance the flavor.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Salata de Vinete, vă rog ceapă minimă sau deloc. Puteți confirma că nu are zahăr adăugat?
For Salata de Vinete, please minimal onion, or no onion if possible. Can you confirm there is no added sugar?
Watch out for
Onion quantity (can be high), hidden sugar. Served with bread (must be omitted).
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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