Wow - I am loving this salad! It has a delicious smoky flavor but it’s not overwhelming and goes great with the tangy sour cream. It’s kind of like an entire BBQ in one bowl stacked with meat, greens, veggies, and cheese! I used G. Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ sauce, which is sweetened with sucralose but you can also use my homemade keto bbq sauce. It’s a great alternative for regular sauce and only has 1 carb per tablespoon. If you can’t find it, there are several varieties offered at Walmart. ...
Spicy Avocado Salad
This salad is an excellent side dish for summer events like BBQ’s and picnics or lazy summer dinners with family and friends. You can also prepare it for work lunches and potlucks. The hot sauce gives the salad a nice kick, but you can omit it from the recipe if it’s not your thing. This easy salad has several opportunities for substitution; you can swap out the cilantro for dill or cherry tomatoes. For the dressing, you can use lemon juice instead of lime. Yields 4 servings of Spicy ...
- April 30, 2019
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Arugula and Prosciutto Salad
I am loving prosciutto right now! So, I decided to crisp some up for a delicious single-serving salad. I paired it with a maple syrup dressing and sprinkled on some crumbly blue cheese. Digging into it, I couldn’t help but think that nothing could be tastier. For the dressing, I used ‘Can-Natur Sugar-Free Syrup’ which is great because it has zero calories and zero carbs. If you can’t find this syrup, I suggest trying a monk fruit maple syrup, such as Lakanto. This salad is single ...
- April 25, 2019
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Keto Chicken, Bacon, and Avocado Salad
Here is a delicious and refreshing dish! This chicken, bacon, and avocado salad is a great way to get in lots of fat but also keep the carbs low. Don’t worry about being hungry afterward, trust me - you will only need one serving to feel satisfied! For this recipe, I used a spring mix lettuce, but you can use any variation of lettuce that you’d like. You can also different spices with the dressing, but I found that it tasted quite lovely with just the simple ingredients listed below. ...
- April 23, 2019
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Simple Radish Salad
This recipe is an incredibly simple salad that requires no cooking at all! The radish slices provide a nice crunch that goes well with the garlic Parmesan dressing! I used an arugula mix for the lettuce, but you can use any kind of lettuce you’d like. I also used Dijon mustard for the dressing, but if this is something you don’t have, regular mustard will do the trick. I would highly recommend buying a brick or triangle of Parmesan cheese to grate it yourself if possible. Many ...
- April 18, 2019
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Creamy Shrimp Salad
A quick and easy shrimp salad that’s perfect for warmer weather. The dill adds a refreshing taste and the crunchy texture of the lettuce works well with the mayonnaise dressing. This delicious salad is stuffed with both fat and protein while having just a few carbs per serving. In this salad, I used Boston lettuce (also known as butterhead or bibb), but romaine would work as well! I would avoid lettuce like iceberg, just because it may be too difficult to eat. I also used pre-cooked and ...
- April 4, 2019
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Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
When trying to incorporate more fresh veggies into your weekly meal plan, salads seem to be a quick and easy item, but it is also easy to get into a salad rut. If you find yourself using the same toppings and the same dressings give this combination a try! Dark leafy greens are the hearty base to stand up to piles of prosciutto and a dose of creamy goat cheese. Not a fan of goat cheese? That’s ok! You could swap for a mild cheese, but I encourage you to give goat cheese a try! It adds a ...
- March 28, 2019
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Maple Bacon and Walnut Kale Salad
The idea of a kale salad is tough to swallow for some but try it smothered in warm maple walnuts and crispy bacon. I guarantee you’ll feel differently about the sturdy, vitamin-packed green! We all know the health benefits of bacon, right? Pair that with fiber-packed, iron-rich kale and you have a keto superfood salad! The robust kale leaves are smothered in rich, fatty nuts that have been lightly caramelized in the bacon grease and a hint of maple flavor. The accent of sweet onion paired ...
- March 26, 2019
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Simple Keto Bacon and Broccoli Salad
Here is one of the easiest and most delicious broccoli salads. This is a staple in my house because the recipe consists of only 6 ingredients. This salad makes a great base keto recipe where you can change up the ingredients to keep things interesting or suit your own tastes. It’s also a great idea for meal prep and packing lunches. Now, I usually use mayonnaise as the delicious base for this recipe, but I decided to spice it up a little bit and add even more flavor! You can make things ...
- March 19, 2019
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Vegan Cucumber and ‘Bacon’ Side Salad
Creamy, crunchy, and smoky all at the same time, this salad invokes the warmth of summer. It hits all the spots and is a great dish to bring to parties or cookouts, work potlucks, or serve with dinner. With minimal prep time, this is a quick and easy salad. I had my eye on testing out some vegan bacon lately using mushrooms and it was a hit! The mushrooms get nice and crispy and leave your home smelling amazing. While this salad is low on protein, it’s a great side salad for BBQ season ...
- March 14, 2019
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