Keto Classic Blue Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this rich and flavorful Keto Classic Blue Cheese Salad, a low-carb delight that combines crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and indulgent crumbles of blue cheese. Balanced by the savory crunch of crispy bacon and the tang of a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, this quick and easy salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish, it’s packed with keto-friendly ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes. With its vibrant mix of textures and bold flavors, this salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a keto twist on a timeless classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 6 slices Crispy bacon
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 3 ounces Blue cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Let it cool, then crumble into pieces.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into cubes. Add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.
Crumble the blue cheese over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Serve immediately, ensuring each serving contains a generous amount of the salad toppings and dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.0 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3457 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2306 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
