Picada (Tabla de Fiambres y Quesos)
Uruguayan Cold Cuts and Cheese Board
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An assortment of cured meats (salami, jamón crudo, longaniza), various local cheeses (provolone, dambo, mozzarella), olives, and sometimes small pickled vegetables. It's a popular appetizer or light meal, perfect for sharing.
Key ingredients
Cured meats (salami, jamón crudo, longaniza), hard and semi-hard cheeses (provolone, dambo, mozzarella), green and black olives, small pickles (pepinillos).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread, crackers, or fruit are served. Confirm any pickled vegetables are not sugary or have minimal added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Picada, por favor, sin pan, galletas saladas ni fruta. Y confirme que las verduras encurtidas no tienen azúcar añadido o muy poco.
For the Picada, please no bread, crackers, or fruit. And confirm any pickled vegetables have no or minimal added sugar.
Watch out for
Sugary pickled vegetables (e.g., giardiniera with carrots/sugar), hidden sugars in some cured meats, cross-contamination with bread/crackers if served on the same board.
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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