Best Romaine Salad With Bacon Fat Dressing Recipes

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BACON SWISS ROMAINE SALAD



Bacon Swiss Romaine Salad image

This yummy salad features Swiss cheese, crispy bacon and crunchy cashews with a swift, from-scratch dressing. "I'm frequently asked for the recipe when I share this salad at get togethers," Heather Koetsier relates from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups torn romaine
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup real bacon bits
1/2 cup salted cashews
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, bacon and cashews. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BREADCRUMBS AND SIMPLE DRESSING



Romaine Salad with Breadcrumbs and Simple Dressing image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon) plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 clove garlic, grated
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup shaved Parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a bunch of grinds of pepper (about 20 grinds) and cook, stirring constantly, until the crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes. It's important to stir the whole time to make sure that they do not burn--which will happen if they sit too long in the skillet untouched. Once golden, immediately transfer them to a plate to cool and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • Whisk the yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 3 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 20 grinds of black pepper in a small bowl until smooth, creamy and combined.
  • And add the romaine to a serving bowl. Sprinkle in 3/4 cup of the breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and the dressing and toss until the lettuce is nicely coated. Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs and Parmesan on top and serve immediately.

SOUTHERN WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



Southern Wilted Lettuce Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing image

This old-fashioned wilted lettuce salad (aka kilt lettuce) is served with a tangy hot bacon dressing. It's a very simple salad and a Southern classic.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Lunch     Salad

Time 18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

For the Salad:
8 cups shredded lettuce ( iceberg or romaine)
3 to 4 green onions (chopped)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
5 strips bacon
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons bacon drippings (melted)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the shredded lettuce and chopped green onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a cast-iron or other frying pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until the desired doneness.
  • Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
  • Combine the bacon drippings, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan and heat until it boils.
  • Pour over the shredded lettuce mixture. Toss to mix. Crumble the bacon and add it on top. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 231 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING



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This salad with homemade dressing is a good fit with meat, poultry, or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 large or 2 medium heads romaine lettuce (1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. (If mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
  • Add lettuce; toss to coat with dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



Wilted Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing image

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

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

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.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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I have been making this salad dressing since it came out in Bon Appetit in 1999. It is fast, easy and makes just the perfect amount

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes; rewhisk before using.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.7, Fat 96.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.4

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