Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our irresistible Potato Bacon Salad with Romaine Lettuce, a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This classic salad features tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and crisp romaine lettuce, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing that brings everything together. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a potluck gathering, or simply looking for a satisfying side dish, this salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
In addition to the main recipe, we've also included a collection of delightful variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Discover the zesty Southwest Potato Salad, bursting with flavors of corn, black beans, and a zesty dressing. For a lighter option, try the Greek Potato Salad, featuring feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a refreshing lemon-herb dressing. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Honey Mustard Potato Salad offers a unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
Whichever recipe you choose, you'll be treated to a culinary journey that showcases the versatility of potatoes and the harmonious combination of textures and flavors. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a delicious adventure with our Potato Bacon Salad with Romaine Lettuce and its delightful variations!
POTATO SALAD WITH BACON
This no mayo potato salad with bacon is ready in just 30 minutes! It's a vinegar potato salad the whole family will love.
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories Sides, Salads & Vegetables
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To a large pot, add the potatoes, cover with water, add 2 teaspoons salt, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and allow potatoes to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until done and fork-tender. Drain and rinse potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside. While potatoes cook, make the bacon.
- To a large skillet, add the bacon and cook over medium heat until done and as crisp as desired, about 10 minutes, flip intermittently. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and when it's cool enough, crumble it; set aside.
- To the skillet with the bacon fat, add the onion and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, stir intermittently.
- In the last minute of cooking, add the garlic, stir, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Take skillet off the heat and set aside.
- To a very large bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and whisk to combine; set aside.
- Halve or quarter the potatoes depending on their size and add to the large bowl. Add the crumbled bacon, red onion and garlic (use a slotted spoon to remove because there will be excess bacon fat in the skillet; discard oil in a small container - don't pour it down the drain), corn, spinach, parsley, and toss well to combine.
- Taste potato salad and make any necessary adjustments, i.e. more salt, pepper, sugar, dash of extra mustard or vinegar, etc.
- Serve immediately if desired or cover and refrigerate until chilled. Potato salad will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1379 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
DUTCH MESS (WILTED LETTUCE WITH MASHED POTATOES) RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by mirandavoegeli
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: Cook the potatoes until tender. While the potatoes are cooking, heat up the cream. Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the cream and butter to the hot potatoes and mash. Season to taste. Make the Dressing: Brown bacon in a frying pan. Remove bacon and pat dry. When cooled slightly, crumble the bacon into small pieces. Add vinegar, sugar, and water to the pan with the bacon fat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Make the Salad: Combine the lettuce, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and scallions. Top with the hot dressing and stir until the lettuce wilts. Serve immediately with the wilted lettuce over mashed potatoes.
POTATO SALAD WITH BACON
My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it a one-of-a-kind flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BLT SALAD
This recipe is reminiscent of the classic BLT or bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. It's a great summertime salad!
Provided by D. L. Mooney
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 906.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
POTATO AND BACON SALAD
This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.
Provided by readernut
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
- Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH BACON FAT DRESSING
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then chop. Add the vinegar to the same skillet with the bacon fat, followed by the Dijon, maple syrup and a few turns of pepper. Whisk together, heating over medium heat until emulsified, then turn off the heat.
- To serve, place the romaine on a platter and sprinkle with the bacon, crumbled blue cheese and dried cherries. Drizzle with the warm bacon fat dressing and season with salt and pepper.
RANCH SALAD BOATS WITH BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 salad boats
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each chives and dill, the lemon juice and hot sauce in a blender. Blend until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- To serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and top with the tomatoes, radishes, cucumber and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle most of the dressing over the salad and serve the remaining dressing on the side. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon each chives and dill.
BACON LETTUCE SALAD
Make and share this Bacon Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by salvador1709
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut bacon in small pieces, fry till crisp.
- Drain and set aside.
- The more bacon the better.
- In large serving bowl layer as follows: plain lettuce or romaine or both, radishes, red onion and cauliflower.
- Layer fried bacon on salad mixture.
- Spread salad dressing on top of bacon like icing. Sprinkle a generous amount of Parmesan cheese on top of salad dressing.
- Let salad sit on counter till 10 to 15 minutes before serving time.
- Mix well.
- Will seem dry at first but will moisten as you mix.
BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SALAD
Can't choose between a crisp, refreshing salad and a satisfying BLT sandwich? This recipe combines the two for a crowd-pleasing side or meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking pan. Place pan in oven until bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, being careful of the bacon fat that has collected under the rack, and set aside.
- Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a salad bowl; drizzle with half the avocado dressing. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut cherry tomatoes, depending on size, in half. Arrange tomato slices over lettuce; scatter cherry tomatoes over tomato slices.
- Arrange whole bacon strips over tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining avocado dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING
To complement any entree, toss together this effortless and delicious salad.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and onion; set aside., Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels., In a small microwave-safe dish, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons bacon drippings, vinegar, sugar and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. , Pour over lettuce; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add bacon and egg; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
POTATO AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY DIJON DRESSING
Categories Salad Leafy Green Mustard Potato Side Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Blend first 5 ingredients in processor. With machine running add oil in slow steady stream. Add cream; blend mixture until thick and creamy. Mix in herbs. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using, thinning with water if dressing becomes too thick.)
- Make salad:
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until tender, abut 30 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes. Cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Sprinkle with cider vinegar. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Whisk oil and vinegar in another large bowl. Add lettuce and toss to coat. Add capers to potatoes. Mix enough dressing into potatoes to coat. Spoon potatoes atop greens and serve.
Tips:
- For best results, use a variety of potato types, such as Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
- To save time, you can cook the potatoes and bacon ahead of time.
- If you don't have romaine lettuce, you can use another type of lettuce, such as iceberg lettuce or butterhead lettuce.
- To make the dressing, you can use either mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- If you want a spicier salad, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Conclusion:
This potato bacon salad with romaine lettuce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover potatoes and bacon. With its creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh romaine lettuce, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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