Wilted Lettuce
Discover the rustic charm of Wilted Lettuce, a nostalgic Southern-inspired salad that combines crisp romaine lettuce with the irresistible smoky flavor of bacon. This warm salad is brought to life with a simple yet flavorful homemade dressing made from apple cider vinegar, a touch of sugar, and seasonings, all infused with the rich drippings from sizzling bacon. The gentle heat of the dressing softens the lettuce to tender perfection while enhancing its natural sweetness. Topped with crunchy bacon crumbles and fresh green onions, this quick and easy 20-minute dish is perfect for lunch, dinner sides, or potlucks. Serve it warm and enjoy a salad packed with comfort and vibrant flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce (or leaf lettuce)
- 4 slices Bacon
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (chopped)
Instructions
Wash the lettuce thoroughly and pat dry. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces and set aside for later use.
To the skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately pour the warm dressing over the prepared lettuce in the salad bowl.
Toss the lettuce gently to coat it evenly with the dressing. The heat will slightly wilt the lettuce leaves.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions over the top of the wilted lettuce, and give it a final toss to combine.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1750 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 15% | |
*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.
