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Wilted Lettuce Salad

Delicious Wilted Lettuce Salad with Savory Bacon Bliss

A nostalgic Wilted Lettuce Salad that brings comfort to your Thanksgiving table with savory bacon and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Lettuce Fresh romaine or green leaf
  • 4-6 slices Bacon Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Sweet onion or shallots
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar Apple cider or white
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon recommended
  • Salt & Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Chop bacon and slice onion.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving drippings.
  3. Sauté sliced onions in bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Add chopped lettuce to skillet with onions. Pour dressing over and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately while warm. Garnish with additional bacon or pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh lettuce for best results. Adjust vinegar and sugar for desired tanginess.

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