Döner Kebab (Keto Plate with Salad and Yogurt)
Shaved Döner Meat with Salad and Yogurt
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'döner tabakta' (döner on a plate) with salad and yogurt (yoğurtlu döner tabak), explicitly stating no bread (ekmeksiz), no rice (pilavsız), and no fries… About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced, slow-roasted lamb/beef or chicken meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Served as a plate, focusing solely on the succulent meat, a fresh shepherd's salad, and a generous dollop of plain yogurt, omitting all bread, rice, or fries.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef or chicken döner meat, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, plain yogurt, olive oil, lemon.
How to make it keto
Ask for 'döner tabakta' (döner on a plate) with salad and yogurt (yoğurtlu döner tabak), explicitly stating no bread (ekmeksiz), no rice (pilavsız), and no fries (patates kızartması yok).
Watch out for
Marinades for döner can sometimes contain sugar (less common for traditional lamb/beef), hidden sugars in industrially prepared tomato sauces sometimes accompanying döner, sugary salad dressings, cross-contamination.
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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