Wurst-Käse-Salat
Sausage and Cheese Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and hearty Swiss salad featuring thinly sliced sausages (typically Cervelat or Lyoner-style) and cheese (often Emmentaler or Gruyère), tossed with a light vinaigrette. Typically served with minimal onion and chives.
Key ingredients
Cervelat or Lyoner sausage, Emmentaler or Gruyère cheese, finely sliced red onion (optional), chives, oil and vinegar dressing (mustard, salt, pepper).
Optional tweaks
Ensure the dressing is oil and vinegar-based without added sugar. Request light on the onions or omit them if strict on carbs. Confirm no croutons or other carb additions.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Wurst-Käse-Salat, bitte. Ist das Dressing Öl-Essig ohne Zuckerzusatz? Wenig Zwiebeln, bitte, und keine Croutons oder andere Kohlenhydratbeilagen.
Wurst-Käse-Salat, please. Dressing must be oil/vinegar, no added sugar. Light on onions, please, and no croutons or other carbs.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made dressings. Excessive amounts of onion. Some sausages can contain fillers or small amounts of sugar, but generally low carb.
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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