Keto Big-Ass Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A hearty keto salad loaded with crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh greens tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. This American-inspired salad recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, bacon strips, blue cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 6 slices bacon strips
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/3 cup, toasted and roughly chopped walnuts
• 2, quartered hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 6 slices of bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble once cooled.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/3 cup toasted and roughly chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, and 2 quartered hard-boiled eggs.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Step 5: Top the salad with the crumbled crispy bacon and serve immediately for a filling, flavorful keto meal.