Crispy Bacon Keto BLT Salad (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - Place bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon reaches desired crispiness. Remove from skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Allow to cool completely before crumbling into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss ingredients gently to distribute evenly.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until mixture is completely smooth and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, whisking again to incorporate.
04 - Add crumbled bacon pieces to the salad bowl with prepared vegetables. Drizzle the creamy dressing evenly over the salad. Using salad tongs or large spoons, toss gently to coat all ingredients with dressing without bruising the lettuce.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the top of the salad as a finishing garnish. Serve immediately while bacon remains crispy and vegetables are at their freshest. For optimal presentation, serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade creamy dressing comes together in seconds and tastes infinitely better than anything bottled
  • All the satisfaction of a BLT sandwich without the bread, keeping you perfectly in ketosis
02 -
  • Dress this salad immediately before serving, as the bacon will lose its irresistible crunch if it sits too long in the creamy dressing
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but bring it to room temperature before using for the best consistency
03 -
  • Start bacon in a cold skillet rather than preheating the pan, this helps the fat render more evenly and prevents curling
  • Dry your washed lettuce thoroughly with paper towels or a salad spinner, otherwise the dressing will slide right off instead of coating the leaves

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