Crispy Bacon Keto BLT Salad (Printable version)

Fresh salad with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, avocado, and creamy keto dressing.

# List of ingredients:

→ Salad Components

01 - 8 slices thick-cut bacon
02 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
05 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Creamy Dressing

06 - ½ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

# Directions:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Allow to cool before crumbling into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Add crumbled bacon to the salad bowl. Drizzle prepared dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Toss gently using salad servers to coat all ingredients without bruising the lettuce.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the top as garnish. Serve immediately while bacon remains crispy and avocado is fresh. Do not dress in advance to maintain texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salty crunch of bacon against creamy dressing makes every bite exciting
  • It is hearty enough to satisfy hunger while keeping you in ketosis
02 -
  • The dressing thickens as it sits so thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed
  • Adding bacon while slightly warm helps the dressing adhere to the greens
03 -
  • Pat the bacon with paper towels after draining to remove excess grease
  • Let the dressing sit for ten minutes to let flavors meld before tossing

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