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Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Renee
All the bold flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger — juicy seasoned ground pork and bison, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and fresh veggies — tossed over crisp greens and finished with a creamy burger-style dressing. Hearty, satisfying, and completely low-carb — everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger without the bun.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground bison
  • 1 large pack bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Salad

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tsp minced jalapenos
  • 16 oz cherry tomatos halved

For the Dressing

  • 6 oz mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground bison, half of the chopped bacon, diced yellow onion, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the meat mixture to the pan and cook, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked.
  • Drain the cooked meat into a bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, baby spinach, shredded cheddar cheese, remaining chopped bacon, minced jalapeños, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Add the cooked meat to the salad bowl and toss well.
  • (Optional but recommended) Add 1–2 tablespoons of the reserved meat drippings to the salad and toss again for extra flavor.

For the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, onion powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or serve with a spoon on the side.

Notes

Nutrient
6 Servings
8 Servings
Calories
~840 kcal
~630 kcal
Fat
66g
50g
Protein
43g
32g
Total Carbs
11g
8g
Fiber
4g
3g
Net Carbs
7g
5–6g
Keyword Keto