Simply Sweet Wilted Lettuce
Transform your salad game with this quick and comforting recipe for Simply Sweet Wilted Lettuce—a delightful blend of fresh greens, crispy bacon, and a warm, tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a side dish for gatherings, this recipe uses just a handful of simple ingredients like butterhead or romaine lettuce, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar to create bold flavor in minutes. The key is tossing the lettuce in the skillet-warmed dressing, which gently wilts the greens, creating a tender texture that pairs beautifully with the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon. Garnish with sliced green onions for a pop of color and extra flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Southern-inspired classic is a must-try for lovers of easy, rustic, and flavorful side salads.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh leaf lettuce (e.g., butterhead or romaine)
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Step 2
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, reduce the heat to low and add the granulated sugar, white vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Pour the warm dressing over the lettuce in the bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat the lettuce evenly.
Step 5
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and optional sliced green onions over the top of the salad.
Step 6
Serve immediately while the lettuce is still slightly warm and wilted. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (486.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 318.3 |
| Total Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1761.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.3g | |
| Protein 16.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 163.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1008.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories