Romaine Salad with Bacon and Hard Boiled Eggs
Elevate your salad game with this hearty and flavorful Romaine Salad with Bacon and Hard Boiled Eggs. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base of this satisfying dish, complemented by smoky crumbles of crispy bacon, protein-packed hard-boiled egg quarters, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp kick, while a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together. For an optional finishing touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese for a nutty, savory boost. Perfect as a nutritious lunch, light dinner, or impressive side dish, this salad blends textures and flavors beautifully for a meal that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a must-try for lovers of vibrant, fresh salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 6 slices Bacon
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the hard-boiled eggs: Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. Remove the eggs, cool them under cold running water, peel, and slice them into quarters.
Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the romaine lettuce: Wash the romaine heads thoroughly, pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce into a large salad bowl.
Slice the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Assemble the salad: Add the hard-boiled egg quarters and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top, and toss the salad gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Romaine Salad with Bacon and Hard Boiled Eggs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 840 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
