This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is the perfect lunch for anyone following a keto diet. It's a delicious and nutritious meal that can be made quickly and easily in an air fryer. The combination of bacon, cheese, and beef is sure to satisfy your cravings while providing you with the essential nutrients you need to stay on track with your diet. The air fryer helps to give the bacon and beef a crispy texture, while the cheese adds a creamy richness. The salad is topped with a light and flavorful dressing that ties all the flavors together. Enjoy this delicious and healthy lunch today!
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and form into patties.
- Place the patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- While the burgers are cooking, cook the bacon in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and yellow mustard to make the dressing.
- Once the burgers are cooked, assemble the salad by placing the burger patties on top of the lettuce mixture and topping with crumbled bacon and the dressing.
Nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 478
- Fat: 38g
- Protein: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbs: 3g