Bacon and Romaine Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

A crisp romaine salad topped with smoky bacon and a bright, tangy dressing made with fresh lemon and parmesan. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (low carb, keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bacon, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

The salad spinner we’d dry the greens in → Best Salad Spinners for 2026: Picks That Actually Dry Greens

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 6 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp (8-10 minutes), then transfer to paper towels to drain.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Toss 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce with 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
4. Step 4: Pour dressing over lettuce and toss to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Divide salad among plates and top with crumbled bacon.