Keto-Friendly BLT Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese or feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare Salad:
- Cook Bacon:
- Cook bacon slices until crispy. Once cooked, crumble them into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble Salad Ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, thinly sliced red onion, and diced avocado. Add crumbled blue cheese or feta if desired.
Make Dressing:
- Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and keto-friendly sweetener. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss Gently:
- Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve:
- Transfer the Keto-Friendly BLT Salad to individual plates or a serving platter.
- Optional Garnish:
- If desired, garnish with additional crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of blue cheese or feta on top.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and satisfying Keto-Friendly BLT Salad.
Note:
- Customize the salad by adding other keto-friendly toppings such as sliced cucumber, radishes, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your liking by adding more or less keto-friendly sweetener.
This Keto-Friendly BLT Salad provides a low-carb twist on the classic BLT flavors, making it a tasty and satisfying option for those following a ketogenic diet.
