Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Bacon Avocado Salad (Keto Friendly)

Login to Save
7.1K views👍 327
TheJoshElkin
TheJoshElkin
13 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow TheJoshElkin to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Bacon Avocado Salad

Cultural Context

The Bacon Avocado Salad is a modern American dish that showcases the rich flavors of bacon and creamy avocado, often enjoyed as a light lunch or side. It reflects the growing trend of incorporating fresh, wholesome ingredients into everyday meals. Today, variations abound, with many adding different proteins or dressings to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSsalad
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz thick cut maple bacon
4 oz goat cheese
4 cups arugula
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup mayo
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat and adds a tangy flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon reduces calories while maintaining a similar taste.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: romaine lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense while romaine is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute with a neutral flavor.

1

Cook thick cut maple bacon until crispy.

2

Bake goat cheese until brown and crispy on the outside.

3

In a large bowl, combine arugula, diced avocado, cooked bacon, and baked goat cheese.

4

In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, and olive oil to make the dressing.

5

Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Cooking Techniques

cookingmixingtossing

Equipment Needed

large bowlsmall bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

keto

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Avocado Bacon SaladBacon and Avocado Salad

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)