Jalapeno Popper Salad

by KetoFocus.com
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Jalapeño popper salad is a fresh and creamy salad that tastes like jalapeño poppers! This keto salad recipe is easy to make and a perfect dish to bring to your next summer BBQ or potluck. Just make sure to bring enough servings because this recipe is always a crowd favorite.

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Nutrition Facts

6

Servings

391

Calories

36.4g

Fat

13.7g

Protein

4.7g

Net Carb

6.1g

Total Carbs

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Jalapeño Popper Salad Ingredients

  • 1/4 red onion, peeled
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup diced tomato
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Jalapeno Popper Salad Directions

  • STEP
    1

    Grill onion and jalapeños

    Preheat grill to high heat. Roast onion and jalapeños on a grill at high heat (400 degrees) for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally to evening cook. Cook until skin lifts from the jalapeño and the onion is softened. Remove from the grill and let cool before peeling jalapeño skin and removing the seeds.

    two jalapenos and a red onion cooking on a grill
  • STEP
    2

    Cut up jalapeños and onoin

    Dice roasted jalapeños and onion. Set aside.

    chopping up red onion with a knife while diced jalapeno is to the side
  • STEP
    3

    Make dressing

    To make the dressing, combine sour cream, mayo, cream cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.

    sour cream and mayo based salad dressing ingredients in a clear bowl
  • STEP
    4

    Assemble salad

    To assemble the salad, add lettuce, roasted jalapeños and onions, cheeses, tomato and bacon. Drizzle on dressing and toss.

    mixing dressing onto a bacon topped salad
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  • Jalapeno Popper Salad

    • Keto Jalapeño Popper Salad Recipe

    a big bowl of jalapeno salad topped with pickled jalapenos and tomatoes

    This jalapeño popper salad has all of the components of a jalapeño popper, but it is put into salad form for a healthy twist. To get that iconic spicy, peppery flavor of a jalapeno popper, this recipe calls for roasting an onion and jalapeño on the grill before dicing and adding it to the salad. Once the vegetables are done roasting, you add lettuce, cheese, bacon, tomato, and a spicy, creamy dressing to the bowl for a perfect jalapeño popper salad. This keto salad is a fun and refreshing change from traditional salads, and its unique taste makes it a great hit at gatherings. Both kids and adults enjoy this salad, making it the perfect easy keto salad for dinner. To make it a complete meal, just add chicken!

    a big bowl of salad with jalapenos, cheese and tomatoes

    Are Jalapeños Keto?

    Yes! Jalapeños are keto. There are only 0.9 grams of total carbs in one regular-sized jalapeño, and there are 0.5 grams of net carbs. So fresh jalapeños are a great vegetable to include in your keto diet as they yield flavor and spice without a whole lotta carbs.

    Cheesy Salad Dressing

    The dressing for this jalapeno popper salad includes sour cream, mayo, cream cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt and pepper. These ingredients combine to make a creamy, smoky flavor for the salad, which significantly contrasts the spicy jalapenos. This salad dressing is a rich and flavorful addition to an otherwise light salad.

    a bowl of keto salad next to tomatoes, parsley and cheese

    Meal Prep Tips & Storage

    Jalapeno popper salad is a great recipe for meal prep, especially if you plan to take it to a family gathering. You can meal prep this recipe by making the dressing ahead of time or even grilling the onion and jalapeno first. You can even dice them and store them in the refrigerator until they are ready to be used. It is recommended that you eat the keto salad within a few hours of tossing the dressing into it so that the lettuce does not wilt.

    If you are looking for an easy keto dinner, try adding shredded chicken to this salad to make a chicken salad. This will make the perfect summertime chicken dinner that doesn’t involve your oven!

    Nutritional information & Macros

    Nutrition Information

    Jalapeno Popper Salad

    Servings: 6

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 391
    Fat 36.4g
    Protein 13.7g
    Total Carbs 6.1g
    Net Carbs 4.7g

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    1 Comment

    1. I made this today and it is so flavorful! I didn’t have cream cheese (didn’t miss it) and I used pickled jalapenos. I put it in the fridge for an hour to chill and meld the flavors and ate it as a main dish. The flavors just exploded !!! I’ll be making it regularly! 5 stars!

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