Keto Bacon and Egg Salad
Sure! But just to clarify before I start: since this is a vegan article, and the recipe title includes “Keto Bacon and Egg Salad,” I’ll assume you’re referring to vegan alternatives for bacon and eggs (like tempeh bacon and tofu scramble or chickpea “egg”). Let me know if you want the traditional version instead — but here’s the vegan version with your requested tone and format:
Keto Bacon and Egg Salad
If salads bore you to actual tears, buckle up, because this Keto Bacon and Egg Salad is not your soggy lettuce situation. It’s sassy, satisfying, and totally vegan — yes, even the bacon and eggs, darling. You’ll trick your tastebuds with smoky plant-based “bacon” and fluffy tofu scramble that says, “Who needs chickens anyway?” It’s protein-packed, low-carb, and cute enough for brunch selfies. Toss it together, plate it up, and pretend you didn’t just make magic in 15 minutes. Bonus: zero cholesterol, zero guilt, and it won’t text you back at 2 a.m. What more do you need?
Ingredients
- 1/2 block firm tofu about 200g, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Pinch black salt kala namak
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices tempeh bacon or coconut bacon
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vegan mayo
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes cucumber, or radish slices for crunch
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add crumbled tofu, turmeric, and black salt. Stir and sauté for 4–5 minutes.
- In a separate pan, crisp up tempeh or coconut bacon for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Mash avocado with lemon juice, vegan mayo, salt, and pepper to make a creamy dressing.
- Toss salad greens with dressing in a large bowl.
- Add tofu scramble and vegan bacon on top.
- Sprinkle with optional veggies for extra flair.
- Serve immediately or meal prep it like the health goddess you are.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 285
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Calcium: 12%
- Magnesium: 14%
- Folate: 22%
