Wilted Lettuce Salad

Wilted lettuce salad coated with a warm tangy dressing made with bacon drippings is topped with crispy bacon and green onions for fantastic flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 6 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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