Bacon Avocado Salad (Keto Friendly)
This is a bacon, avocado, goat cheese salad and it's not only incredibly delicious, but it's also KETO friendly. Recipe Below. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredients Dressing ¼ cup of mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of maple syrup 1 teaspoon of garlic and onion powder ½ cup of olive oil Salt and pepper 4 oz or ¼ cup of goat cheese 7-10 strips of bacon, chopped into ½ inch pieces 1 avocado 10 oz of arugula or rocket lettuce For the bacon Step 1 Fry the bacon in a medium high saucepan or pot for 5 minutes. Add a splash of water to render the fat. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. Extract the bacon from the grease and set aside. For the dressing Step 2 Combine the mayo, mustard, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic and onion powder and salt and pepper in a bowl. Using a blender or a whisk, slowly incorporate the oil in a bit at a time. Whisk until the consistency has doubled. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For the goat cheese Step 3 Slice the goat cheese into 4 equal parts. Make small patties with each part. Place parchment paper on a baking tray and place the goat cheese onto the sheet leaving 2 inches of space in between each. Bake for 15 minutes or until the goat cheese is golden brown around the edges and bubbling. Step 4 Cut the avocado in half. Chop the avocado into small pieces. Set aside. Step 5 In a salad salad bowl, evenly combine the salad dressing with the arugula. Add the bacon and avocado and mix well. Separate the salads into two equal portions. Top with baked goat cheese. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my published recipes at http://recipechampions.com ►Add me on all things Internet! ►Snapchat: MookyGwopson ► http://www.instagram.com/thejoshelkin ► http://www.twitter.com/thejoshelkin