Wilted Lettuce Salad
Transform your salad game with this classic Wilted Lettuce Salad—a warm, savory twist on a fresh favorite. Crisp Romaine or leaf lettuce is lightly wilted under a warm, tangy dressing made with bacon drippings, white vinegar, a touch of sugar, and sautéed onions. This retro-inspired dish is elevated with the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon, making it an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light side dish or a star at your dinner table. Simple, comforting, and packed with flavor, this salad brings a nostalgic charm to modern meals. Keywords: wilted lettuce salad, warm bacon dressing, classic salad recipes, quick salad dishes, retro-inspired recipes.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Romaine or leaf lettuce
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 small (finely diced) Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Step 3
Reserve about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet. Discard the rest or save for another use.
Step 4
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, add the finely diced onion and sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Add the white vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the onions. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
Step 6
Immediately pour the warm dressing over the lettuce in the salad bowl and toss quickly to ensure the lettuce wilts slightly and is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 7
Top the salad with the crumbled bacon and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (657.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 374.1 |
| Total Fat 18.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 47.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2044.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.1g | |
| Protein 23.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 112.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1000.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories