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BLT Salad w/Creamy Cottage Blue Dressing

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Ingredients:

– 6 slices extra-thick cut slab bacon – 1/2 cup Real California cottage cheese, divided – 2 ounces Real California blue cheese crumbles, divided – 1/4 cup Real California milk – 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce – 1 small clove garlic, minced – 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed – Dash of Tabasco, or other hot sauce – 1/8 teaspoon salt – 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more for finishing – 2 romaine hearts, or 4 heads baby romaine, halved – 12 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes – 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
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Directions:

Serves 4

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12x18 sheet tray with parchment paper.

Lay bacon in a single flat layer on sheet tray.

Cook approx. 20-25 minutes or until bacon is desired consistency.

Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool.

Dice bacon into pieces. Set aside.

Put half the cottage cheese, half the blue cheese crumbles, and milk in a food processor.

Blend until smooth then transfer to a small bowl.

Add remaining blue and cottage cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.

Divide lettuce among 4 plates.

Pour 1/4 cup dressing over the lettuce.

Garnish each plate with diced bacon, tomatoes, chives, and some more freshly ground black pepper.

Nutritionals

  • Portions: 4
  • Kcals: 307
  • Fats(g): 22
  • Carbohydrates(g): 16
  • Protein(g): 16
  • Fiber(g): 7
  • Sodium(mg): 553

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Eating pattern based on 2000 kcals.

17g carbs, 56g fat, 25g protein per meal + 6.25g fiber*, 2300mg sodium daily.

This pattern uses very low carbohydrate intake (17g) and higher fat (56g) to align with ketogenic-style eating patterns, in which the body may shift from primarily using carbohydrates to using fat for energy. Some people, under guidance from their healthcare providers, choose ketogenic-style eating patterns as part of their approach to managing weight or blood sugar. Whether this type of pattern is appropriate for you depends on your individual health needs and should be discussed with your healthcare team. *Please note: the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a minimum of 25 g/fiber per day for traditional intake. Typical intakes are much lower with a ketogenic eating pattern (about 6.25 g per day) . This type of pattern should be followed only under the supervision of a healthcare provider or registered dietitian, especially if you have existing medical conditions. Recipes labeled Keto-Friendly are intended for general menu planning only and are not designed to change your medication dose or replace personalized advice from your healthcare team.

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Eating pattern based on 2000 kcals.

44g carbs, 22g fat, 67g protein per meal + 25g fiber, 2300mg sodium daily.

This pattern provides a moderate carbohydrate reduction (44g) for people who prefer to limit carbohydrate intake as part of their overall eating pattern. Its higher protein (67g) and fiber content are intended to help many people feel satisfied after meals and support regular digestion. This macronutrient profile is intended to offer a balanced option that many people find practical for everyday meals. This balanced macronutrient profile promotes metabolic health. Recipes labeled Low-Carb are intended for general menu planning only and are not designed to change your medication dose or replace personalized advice from your healthcare team.

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