This BLT keto tuna salad is a tasty, low-carb addition to your recipe collection. Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Tuna, bacon, lettuce, and tomato mix with a creamy dressing to create a classic BLT flavor in salad form. This recipe is simple to prepare, family-friendly, and adaptable to what you have on hand.
Let’s talk tuna!
Canned tuna is a convenient, protein-rich choice that’s ideal for keto. For this salad, tuna packed in water works best because the mayonnaise and sour cream in the dressing provide the richness. Be sure to drain the cans thoroughly so the salad stays crisp and not watery.
You can’t go wrong with bacon, lettuce, and tomato!
Bacon adds smoky crunch, while lettuce and tomato bring freshness and a bit of acidity. To save time and get evenly sized bacon pieces, cut raw strips into small pieces with kitchen scissors and fry them in a skillet over medium heat. While the bacon cooks, chop lettuce, tomato, celery, and onion and prepare the dressing. Drain the cooked bacon, crumble it, and fold it into the salad. The salad is delicious immediately, though a short chill in the refrigerator will meld the flavors nicely.
Tips for the dressing
Choose a keto-friendly mayonnaise without added sugars or undesirable oils. An avocado oil mayonnaise is a good option, or you can use homemade mayo. Pair it with a low-carb sour cream for creaminess. This recipe uses dried chives; if you prefer fresh chives, use about three times the amount called for when substituting fresh for dried.
Other keto salads you might enjoy
Caesar Salad with Keto Croutons
Keto Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Mom’s Keto Chicken Salad
Helpful Hints:
* Drain tuna well before using.
* If using fresh chives, use about three times the amount called for with dried chives.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Large skillet
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
Splash of Encouragement:
***Take time often to tell your family how much they mean to you***
BLT Keto Tuna Salad
4 Servings
15 minutes
15 minutes
A flavorful, quick BLT-inspired tuna salad that’s keto-friendly and easy to make.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (about 8 pieces) fried and crumbled bacon
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
- ½ cup chopped lettuce
- ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon diced celery
- 1 tablespoon diced onion
- ¼ cup keto mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon dried chives (or ~1½ teaspoons fresh)
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat, crumble bacon, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place drained tuna in a medium bowl and break it up with a fork.
- Add chopped lettuce, tomatoes, celery, and onion to the tuna and gently combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, and pepper.
- Fold the crumbled bacon into the tuna mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 260Total Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 1.5gNet Carbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: 0gProtein: 18g
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on brands and ingredients used.
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