Smoky Avocado and Bacon Salad
A refreshing salad featuring creamy avocado, smoky bacon, and a light citrus dressing, perfect for a quick keto lunch. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs avocado, bacon, mixed greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
- 2, diced avocado
- 4 slices, cooked and crumbled bacon
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped chives
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 2 diced avocados, and 4 crumbled bacon slices. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Divide between two plates and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped chives before serving.
