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Potatoes in bacon with lettuce

4 servings

30 minutes

Potatoes wrapped in bacon with leafy salad is a dish that beautifully combines cozy rustic simplicity and exquisite taste. In Russian cuisine, potatoes are one of the main ingredients, and their combination with bacon recalls traditional village recipes where heartiness and aroma play a key role. The golden, crispy bacon crust enveloping the soft potato creates a harmony of textures, while fresh green salad with cucumbers adds lightness and freshness. A creamy sauce based on cream with lemon juice highlights the rich flavor of the dish, making it perfect for lunch or a festive dinner. Fragrant dill and cumin add pleasant herbal notes that complement the overall composition. This dish can be served as a standalone or in combination with other meat or vegetable appetizers.

Potatoes in bacon with lettuce
Energy value per serving
Calories
511.5kcal
Proteins
18.4grams
Fats
28.8grams
Carbohydrates
45.9grams
Ingredients
4servings
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Cool and peel the boiled potatoes. Wrap each potato in a slice of bacon. Fry until golden brown.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Potato: 750 g
    2. Bacon: 150 g
  • 2

    Wash the salad thoroughly and carefully tear it into small pieces. Wash the cucumbers, peel them, and cut into cubes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Green salad leaves: 1 bunch
    2. Cucumbers: 200 g
  • 3

    Remove the potatoes from the pan. Pour cream into the remaining fat, season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Cream: 400 g
    2. Salt:  to taste
    3. Ground black pepper:  to taste
    4. Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
  • 4

    Arrange the salad, potatoes, and cucumbers on plates. Drizzle lightly with sauce and sprinkle with dill. Serve the remaining sauce separately.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Green salad leaves: 1 bunch
    2. Potato: 750 g
    3. Cucumbers: 200 g
    4. Dill: 1 bunch