Cozy Evening Keto Salad (Printable)
Warm roasted veggies, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and zesty mustard vinaigrette blend in this satisfying low-carb dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
02 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
03 - 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
04 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Protein
05 - 4 slices bacon, diced
→ Healthy Fats
06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for roasting
→ Dressing
08 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
09 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 tsp lemon juice
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Set oven to 400°F for roasting vegetables.
02 - Coat zucchini, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and golden brown.
03 - Fry diced bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
04 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
05 - Layer baby spinach evenly across two serving plates.
06 - Distribute roasted vegetables, crispy bacon, and avocado slices over the spinach.
07 - Drizzle mustard vinaigrette generously over salads. Finish with pumpkin seeds and parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that cozy roasted vegetable satisfaction while staying completely in ketosis
- The combination of warm and cold elements makes each bite interesting and satisfying
- It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
- The temperature contrast between warm roasted vegetables and cool avocado is what makes this salad special, so dont let everything cool down completely before serving
- Bake your vegetables on the upper rack to get better browning without burning the bottoms
03 -
- Pat your vegetables dry before tossing with oil to ensure proper caramelization
- Let the roasted vegetables sit for just 2 minutes out of the oven before assembling to prevent wilting the spinach too quickly