Fireside Keto Salad (Printable)
A hearty blend of roasted vegetables, bacon, avocado, and fresh greens tossed in a simple dressing.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
04 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
→ Proteins
05 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon
06 - 2 large eggs
→ Fats & Dressing
07 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange zucchini, bell pepper, and cauliflower on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and golden.
03 - While vegetables roast, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then chop once cooled.
04 - Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Lower in eggs gently and simmer for 7 minutes for soft-set yolks. Transfer eggs to ice water, peel, and halve.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
06 - In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables, spinach, chopped bacon, and avocado slices. Toss gently with dressing.
07 - Top salad with halved eggs and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, not a compromise.
- Everything roasts together while bacon crisps alongside, so you're barely juggling multiple things at once.
- Soft-boiled eggs and creamy avocado make it genuinely satisfying without any of the heaviness you'd expect.
02 -
- Don't skip the ice bath for the eggs; it stops them from cooking further and makes peeling exponentially easier.
- The runny yolk is intentional and becomes a creamy sauce when you cut into it, so embrace the mess.
03 -
- Slice your avocado just before assembly and you won't have to worry about browning; it stays bright and creamy.
- If you're batch cooking, roast extra vegetables and store them separately from the dressing so you can assemble fresh salads throughout the week.