The Keto Cheesy Bacon Nacho Salad is a delectably gratifying low-carb take on classic nachos for keto dieters who want strong flavors without the carbs. This Cheesy Bacon Nacho Salad offers the perfect Tex-Mex experience in a bowl, loaded with crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, melting cheddar cheese, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables. It all comes together with a creamy kick from the salsa dressing and tart sour cream, which elevates each bite. This salad is perfect for hectic weeknights or a filling lunch because it’s easy to prepare. We can easily customize this salad; you can add pork rinds for crunch or jalapeños for heat. It is a guilt-free, high-protein meal that doesn’t compromise flavor, and this salad only contains 4g of net carbs per serving. This recipe is a must-try whether you’re on a strict ketogenic diet or simply trying to cut back on carbohydrates.
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STATS:
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: Twenty-five mins
- Serving size: 1 bowl
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Course: Salad
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 lb. ground beef
- One tsp. taco seasoning
- One cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- Optional: chopped green onions, jalapeños
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
BACON:
- Bacon adds the crunch and flavor, and we have to use the thick-cut bacon. We can also use the regular bacon, but the thicker slices of bacon will taste better in the salad.
BEEF:
- We have to use the 85% lean meat of beef to make this salad. We would also utilize the minced pork or turkey in place to make it leaner.
TACO SEASONING:
- We can make our taco seasoning with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, or we can also use store-bought keto taco seasoning keto meal.
CHEESE:
- We don’t have to use the pre-shredded cheese because it contains the anti-caking agent, which is not good for the keto diet, so shred your cheese fresh to make the keto-friendly salad, and it also melts well. We can also utilize the different varieties of cheese cheddar, mozzarella, goat or provolone or the mix of these cheeses.
AVOCADO:
- We can use the avocado in this salad because it adds healthy fats and a creamy texture in this salad or we can also add the guacamole to make this salad more flavorful.
SALSA:
- We have to use the keto salsa that has no added sugar content. We have to read labels because some store-bought versions have hidden carbohydrates.
BALCK OLIVES:
- We can use the black olives taste great with the other ingredients, and add a tart bite. We can also use the green olives for a different taste, instead of them, or skip them if you don’t like them.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can place the skillet on the stove and fry the bacon on moderate heat till the bacon will get crispy.
- When the bacon is fried properly then we can drain the bacon on paper towels.
- We can cook ground beef in the same pan till it gets browned.
- Then we can stir together the taco seasoning and take the pan off the heat.
- We can arrange the cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, avocado, bacon, and meat in a big bowl.
- Take a small bowl and combine the sour cream & salsa to make the dressing.
- We can drizzle the dressing on the salad and mix the salad properly or serve the dressing in the side.
- Add optional garnishes like green onions or jalapeños on top.
- We can serve the salad right away for the optimal texture.
TIPS:
- We can top the bacon & nachos salad with a few crumbled pork rinds to make the salad crunchier.
- You can also use seasoned mushrooms or an alternative to meat to make vegetarian nachos salad.
- We can make a wrap with this bacon & nachos salad by using keto tortillas.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can preserve this bacon & nachos salad and its dressing in a separate airtight box and save this salad for 3 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- It is not good to store this bacon & nachos salad in the freezer because this bacon & nachos salad contains dairy and vegetables.
FAQs:
Is this bacon & nachos salad keto?
- This bacon & nachos salad is completely keto, and it is comprised of only 4g net carbs and 28g of protein per serving of this salad.
Will we preserve this bacon & nachos salad?
- We can preserve this bacon & nachos salad in airtight containers and save this salad for 3 days in the fridge, but we don’t have to save this bacon & nachos salad in the freezer because of the dairy and fresh vegetables.
Is this bacon & nachos salad spicy?
- This bacon & nachos salad is not spicy naturally, but we can add jalapenos or green chili to make this salad spicier.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 480 kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 38g
Sodium: 720mg
Potassium: 480mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 2.2mg
Vitamin A: 950 IU
