Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing
Transform your salad game with this irresistible Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing—a perfect balance of fresh, crisp greens and bold, savory flavor! Featuring tender romaine or butter lettuce as the base, this salad is elevated with cherry tomatoes, crunchy croutons, and a touch of sweet red onion. The real star of the show is the warm bacon dressing—a velvety combination of crispy bacon drippings, tangy apple cider vinegar, a hint of sugar, and Dijon mustard that ties everything together in the most delicious way. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish or a stand-alone meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or special occasions. Don’t miss the chance to savor this unique twist on a classic favorite—your new go-to recipe for fresh, bold flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine or butter lettuce
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Croutons
Instructions
Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the salad bowl along with the croutons.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set on a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then crumble into small pieces once cooled slightly.
Carefully pour the bacon drippings into a heat-proof bowl, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the skillet.
Return the skillet with the bacon drippings to medium-low heat. Add the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper, whisking to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the dressing is heated through and slightly thickened.
Pour the warm bacon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2676 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1619 mg | 34% | |
*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.
