Gerösteter Nüsslisalat mit Speck und Ei
Roasted Lamb's Lettuce with Bacon and Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Swiss dishes.
What it is
A popular Swiss salad featuring delicate lamb's lettuce (Nüsslisalat/Feldsalat), tossed with crispy bacon lardons, a perfectly fried or poached egg, and a light, keto-friendly vinaigrette. Can be a substantial starter or a light main.
Key ingredients
Lamb's lettuce (Feldsalat), generous portion of bacon lardons, egg (fried or poached), olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the salad dressing. Explicitly request no croutons or bread. Ask for dressing on the side if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keinen Zucker im Dressing. Ohne Croutons und ohne Brot. Das Dressing bitte separat servieren.
No sugar in the salad dressing, please. No croutons or bread. Dressing on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in salad dressing, presence of croutons (ensure omission).
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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