Crispy Bacon Keto BLT Salad (Printer-friendly)

Fresh hearty salad with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, 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

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

# Method:

01 - Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cool completely, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and sliced red onion in a large salad bowl.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth and emulsified.
04 - Add crumbled bacon to the salad bowl. Drizzle dressing evenly over the entire salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately to maintain optimal crispness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy bacon brings that smoky satisfaction that usually comes with a burger, no bun required
  • Creamy homemade dressing hits the spot without throwing off your macros
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but feels like restaurant quality
02 -
  • Let the bacon cool completely before crumbling or it will steam and lose that perfect crunch
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors meld
  • Do not dress the salad until right before serving or it will get soggy
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling for extra crispness
  • Warm the bacon slightly before adding to the salad for that irresistible hot and cold contrast

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