Keto Bacon Chicken and Cheese Salad Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
Salads
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Keto Bacon Chicken and Cheese Salad
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Description

This vibrant salad is a celebration of contrasting textures and complementary flavors, making it a delightful and satisfying meal. Imagine a bed of crisp, refreshing lettuce, its slight bitterness balanced by the richness of perfectly cooked bacon. Each bite offers a pleasing crunch, followed by the smoky, savory notes of the bacon that dance across your palate.

The bacon, rendered to crispy perfection, provides a textural counterpoint to the tender lettuce, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for your taste buds. Adding another layer of indulgence is a generous dollop of creamy sour cream, its tanginess cutting through the richness of the bacon and adding a cooling sensation. The sour cream not only enhances the overall flavor profile but also adds a velvety smoothness that coats the tongue, making each mouthful a truly pleasurable experience.

This creamy element binds the salad together, harmonizing the diverse flavors and textures into a cohesive and satisfying whole. But it doesn't stop there. We've also incorporated hard-boiled eggs, their yolks adding a subtle richness and their whites providing a firm, yet yielding texture.

The eggs contribute a comforting, familiar flavor that complements the other ingredients beautifully. Sliced avocado is also added for some fresh flavor. This salad is incredibly versatile.

It can be served as a light and refreshing lunch, a satisfying dinner, or even as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a dish to impress your guests, this salad is sure to deliver.

It’s a delightful culinary adventure that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 servings serving
C
Calories
650 Kcal

C
Carbs
5 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
2 g

P
Protein
40 g

C
Fats
50 g
Saturated Fats 20 g
Unsaturated Fats 25 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 300 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Bacon
    Bacon
    4 slice - 6" long
    2.
    Chives
    Chives
    2 teaspoon, cut pieces
    3.
    Sour Cream
    Sour Cream
    2 tablespoon
    4.
    Scallions
    Scallions
    2 small - 3" long
    5.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    2 tablespoon
    6.
    Romaine Lettuce
    Romaine Lettuce
    2 cup, chopped
    7.
    Rotisserie Chicken
    Rotisserie Chicken
    1 cup
    8.
    Cheddar Cheese
    Cheddar Cheese
    ½ cup, grated
    9.
    Salt, Sea Salt
    Salt, Sea Salt
    ⅛ teaspoon
    10.
    Black Pepper, Ground
    Black Pepper, Ground
    ⅛ teaspoon

Instructions

    1.
    Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until perfectly crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
    2.
    Roughly slice the lettuce and thinly slice the scallions. Add them to a large salad bowl and toss gently to combine.
    3.
    Tear the cooked chicken into bite-sized chunks and add it to the bowl. Snap the cooled, crisp bacon into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
    4.
    Scatter the grated cheese evenly over the salad. Add a pinch of salt and pepper for enhanced flavor. Toss gently to distribute the cheese throughout the salad.
    5.
    Spoon a generous dollop of sour cream onto the salad. Finely chop fresh chives and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!