Salata Jarjeer
Rocket Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Saudi dishes.
What it is
A simple, fresh, and peppery salad made primarily from wild rocket leaves (jarjeer), dressed lightly with good quality olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Often includes minimal slices of onion or cherry tomatoes for garnish, but remains very low in carbohydrates, offering a refreshing complement to richer meat dishes.
Key ingredients
Rocket leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, optional: thin slices of onion, cherry tomatoes.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary dressings are used; specifically request plain olive oil and lemon juice. Confirm no high-carb additions like croutons, corn, or fruits.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سلطة جرجير، من فضلك استخدم فقط زيت الزيتون وعصير الليمون للصلصة. وتأكد أنها بدون خبز محمص، ذرة، أو فواكه.
For the Salata Jarjeer, please use only plain olive oil and lemon juice for dressing. Confirm no croutons, corn, or fruits.
Watch out for
None inherent if prepared simply, but always check for hidden sugars in pre-made dressings or unexpected carb additions sometimes found in mixed salads (e.g., corn, certain fruits).
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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