Keto Classic Chef Salad
Indulge in the ultimate low-carb delight with this Keto Classic Chef Salad, a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This keto-friendly twist on the traditional chef salad features a vibrant medley of fresh mixed greens topped with protein-packed cooked chicken, diced ham, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado slices. Hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber add layers of flavor and texture. The star of the dish is a rich homemade dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, bringing a tangy, velvety finish to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and with zero cooking time required, this salad is a quick and easy way to stay on track with your keto lifestyle without sacrificing taste. Perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing dish at gatherings, this salad is a testament to how easy and delicious keto eating can be!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 eggs hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole cucumber, sliced
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 0.333 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the salad base by spreading 6 cups of mixed salad greens evenly on a large serving platter or divide among 4 individual plates.
Top the greens with 1 cup of diced cooked chicken breast, 1 cup of diced ham, and 4 crumbled slices of cooked bacon.
Distribute the quartered hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced avocado over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth to prepare the dressing.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently if desired, or serve as is, allowing each guest to mix their own portion.
Enjoy your Keto Classic Chef Salad cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.3 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1315 mg | 438% | |
| Sodium | 8189 mg | 356% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 195.7 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1212 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3506 mg | 75% | |
*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.
