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Walnut, Tomato & Pomegranate Salad (Keto Dressing)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dressing with only olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, and parsley, often topped with crunchy walnuts. Traditionally dressed with olive oil and pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi).
Key ingredients
Tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, parsley, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dressing with only olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Absolutely no pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi) which is high in sugar.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi) is very high in sugar and is a traditional ingredient for the dressing.
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.