Wilted Lettuce Salad

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This wilted lettuce salad with bacon and green onion is lightly coated with a delectable warm dressing made with bacon drippings, lemon, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Delicious!

Submitted by Mary Jones
Updated on February 8, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 5 slices bacon

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces

  • 6 green onions with tops, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon from skillet, crumble and set aside; reserve bacon drippings in pan.

  2. Add vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper to the pan with bacon drippings; carefully stir over medium heat until hot.

  3. Combine lettuce and green onions in a large bowl; add warm dressing and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle salad with bacon and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

124 Calories
11g Fat
4g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 190mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.