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This flavorsome keto salad is loaded with low carb veggies, creamy avocado, tangy goats cheese and crispy pancetta. Topped with a zesty basil dressing.

This makes a great sharing lunch option or even side salad.

Ingredients

  • 5 ½ ounce diced pancetta by waitrose
  • 2 tablespoon goat cheese, soft
  • 2 cup arugula
  • 2 small – 2 2/5" diameter tomato raw (includes cherry, grape, roma)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon basil, fresh
  • ½ each avocado
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ small red onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook all over until crisp and golden, remove from the pan and set aside on paper towels.
  2. Slice the tomatoes into wedges, the avocado into thin strips and the onion into thin slices. Add to a bowl along with the arugula and toss to combine.
  3. Crumble the goats cheese over the salad and scatter over the pancetta pieces.
  4. Very finely chop the basil and add to a small mixing bowl along with the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Drizzle the basil oil over the salad and toss to combine to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 523.3kcal/2189.6kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 46.8g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 9.1g (per serving)
  • Protein: 20.5g (per serving)