Crispy Bacon Keto BLT Salad (Printable)
Fresh hearty salad with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy keto-friendly dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook 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. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, whisking until completely smooth and emulsified.
04 - Add crumbled bacon to the salad bowl with the prepared vegetables. Drizzle the creamy dressing evenly over the top.
05 - Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with dressing. Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately while bacon remains crispy.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The creamy dressing clings to every bite without overwhelming the fresh vegetables
- You get all the satisfaction of a BLT sandwich without the bread coma
02 -
- Warm bacon slightly wilts the lettuce in the best way possible so add it while it is still warm
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it first
03 -
- Cook extra bacon and crumble it over eggs the next morning
- Double the dressing and keep it in a jar for quick weekday lunches