Wilted Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This classic Southern salad is served warm with a hot dressing made with the fresh bacon drippings, slightly wilting the greens and leaving lots of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce, torn (That should get you about 6 to 8 cups)
- 4 slices bacon
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar (Add more to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until extra crispy, then set aside to cool and drain.
- Toss the lettuce with the green onions in a large mixing bowl. Crumble the bacon over the salad.
- Add the sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar to the warm bacon grease. Be careful to avoid splatters. Whisk until the sugar dissolves, turning on the heat as needed to help the process along.
- Pour the sizzling dressing over the salad and quickly toss to evenly wilt. Serve warm.
Notes
There are as many versions of this salad as there are families in the South. Some popular variations call for a diced boiled egg or two, or a handful of sliced radishes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg