Crispy Bacon Keto BLT (Printable)
Fresh hearty salad with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy keto-friendly dressing.
# What goes in:
→ Salad Base
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 - Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Add crumbled bacon to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the top as garnish, if desired. Serve immediately while the bacon remains crispy and the vegetables are fresh.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the salad that actually fills you up without the carb crash afterward
- The homemade dressing comes together in seconds and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
02 -
- The dressing can be made ahead but the salad must be assembled just before serving or it will wilt
- Bacon continues crisping after you remove it from the pan so take it off slightly before it looks done
03 -
- Pat your tomatoes dry after halving to prevent the dressing from becoming watered down
- Toast some pine nuts or sunflower seeds and sprinkle them on top for extra crunch