Keto Creamy Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Keto Creamy Kale Salad, designed to satisfy cravings while keeping you on track with your low-carb lifestyle. Featuring nutrient-packed fresh kale tenderly massaged with a velvety avocado-based dressing infused with the tangy zest of lemon juice and Dijon mustard, this recipe is a celebration of wholesome flavors. Crunchy sliced almonds, crisp bacon crumbles, and savory Parmesan cheese take every bite to new heights, creating a delightful mix of textures. This quick 30-minute dish is perfect as a lunch or side, offering a burst of healthy fats, protein, and fiber in every bite. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving it fresh, this keto-friendly kale salad is a crowd-pleaser that delivers on both flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh kale
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 bacon slices
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large mixing bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by mashing the avocado until smooth. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Pour the avocado dressing over the kale and use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale for about 2-3 minutes. This helps to soften the kale and enhance its flavor.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Crumble the cooled bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced almonds to the kale salad. Toss all ingredients together until well incorporated.
Divide the salad into bowls and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Enjoy your Keto Creamy Kale Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.9 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2987 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1933 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3091 mg | 66% | |
*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.
