Keto Bacon Blue Cheese and Pecan Salad Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Quick Easy
Salads
Sides
4/5
(43 reviews)
Keto Bacon Blue Cheese and Pecan Salad
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Description

Imagine a symphony of flavors dancing on your palate – that’s precisely what this bacon, blue cheese, and pecan salad delivers. It's a celebration of textures and tastes, where crispness meets creaminess, and sweetness intertwines with savory notes. The foundation of this salad is a vibrant mix of peppery arugula and crisp red cabbage.

The arugula provides a slightly bitter, earthy base that complements the other richer elements, while the red cabbage adds a satisfying crunch and a pop of color. Then comes the star of the show: the toppings. Toasted pecans bring a warm, nutty sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the salty, smoky flavor of crispy bacon.

Each bite of bacon offers an irresistible salty satisfaction. The blue cheese, with its distinctive tang and creamy texture, adds a luxurious depth to the salad, creating a captivating contrast that keeps you coming back for more. Its sharp, pungent character cuts through the richness of the other ingredients, adding a delightful zing.

To bring all these elements together, a creamy blue cheese dressing is drizzled generously over the top. This dressing not only enhances the blue cheese flavor but also acts as a binding agent, ensuring that every element of the salad is perfectly balanced. The dressing is rich and decadent.

This salad isn't just a meal; it's an experience. It’s perfect as a light lunch, a satisfying side dish, or even a sophisticated starter. The combination of flavors and textures is so compelling that it will leave you feeling completely satisfied.

This salad is a delightful indulgence that you can feel good about enjoying.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 servings (per plate) serving
C
Calories
650 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
3 g

P
Protein
30 g

C
Fats
55 g
Saturated Fats 18 g
Unsaturated Fats 30 g

Cholestrol 100 mg
Sodium 500 mg
Potassium 200 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Bacon
    Bacon
    3 medium slice
    2.
    Pecans
    Pecans
    ½ cup, halves
    3.
    Arugula
    Arugula
    1 cup
    4.
    Red Cabbage
    Red Cabbage
    1 cup, chopped
    5.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 clove
    6.
    Blue Cheese by Castello
    Blue Cheese by Castello
    3 ounce
    7.
    Sour Cream
    Sour Cream
    1 tablespoon
    8.
    Mayonnaise
    Mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon
    9.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    ¼ cup
    10.
    Lemon Juice Raw
    Lemon Juice Raw
    ½ lemon yields
    11.
    Salt
    Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    12.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ⅛ tsp

Instructions

    1.
    Add the pecans to a dry pan over a low/medium heat. Toast for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
    2.
    Add the cabbage and arugula to a large mixing bowl and combine.
    3.
    Season the salad and stir through the toasted pecans. Reserve to one side.
    4.
    Slice the bacon into small strips and add to a dry pan over a medium heat. Fry gently until crisp.
    5.
    To make the dressing, add 1/2 of the blue cheese to a food processor with the olive oil, mayo, lemon juice, garlic and sour cream.
    6.
    Season to taste and blend to a smooth liquid.
    7.
    To serve, scatter the bacon over the salad and top with the remaining crumbled blue cheese. Drizzle over the dressing to complete.