Salade Mechouia
Grilled Vegetable Salad
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A vibrant salad made from finely chopped grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, often seasoned with garlic, caraway, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Can be topped with tuna, boiled egg, or olives.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (green, red), tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, caraway powder, salt, black pepper. Optional: tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives.
If you order it anyway
Request a smaller portion of tomatoes and onions. Ensure no bread is served alongside. Ask for extra olive oil and protein like tuna or eggs for more fat/protein.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
سلطة مشوية، من فضلك طماطم وبصل أقل، وبدون خبز. أرغب بزيادة زيت الزيتون وإضافة تونة أو بيض.
For the Salade Mechouia, please less tomato and onion, and no bread. Could I have extra olive oil and add tuna or eggs?
Watch out for
High volume of bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions contribute significant carbs. Often served as a spread with copious amounts of bread. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
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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