Smoked Bacon and Parmesan Caesar Salad
A rich, creamy Caesar salad featuring smoky bacon and Parmesan, dressed in a keto-friendly vinaigrette. This American-inspired salad recipe (keto, low-carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Romaine lettuce, Smoked bacon, 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 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 4 slices Smoked bacon
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
- pinch Salt
- pinch Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Top with 4 crumbled cooked smoked bacon slices and 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
