Gavurdağı Salatası (Keto Dressing)
Turkish Walnut Salad with Olive Oil Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: request no pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi) which is high in sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing salad composed of finely diced ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onions, walnuts, and fresh parsley, dressed simply with generous olive oil and lemon juice. Omission of traditional pomegranate molasses.
Key ingredients
Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onion, walnuts, fresh parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi) which is high in sugar. Confirm only olive oil and lemon are used for dressing.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi) is very high in sugar. Overly large portions of tomatoes and onions can increase net carbs.
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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