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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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
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the red onion thinly and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the salad bowl along with the croutons.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Carefully pour the bacon drippings into a heat-proof bowl, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the skillet.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Pour the warm bacon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (967.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 638.4 |
| Total Fat 27.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g | |
| Cholesterol 50.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2675.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.8g | |
| Protein 31.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 195.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1618.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories