Best 7 Wilted Lettuce With Bacon Recipes

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Wilted lettuce with bacon is a classic side dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of crispy bacon, wilted lettuce, and tangy dressing creates a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a side dish for a special occasion, wilted lettuce with bacon is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy dish that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD



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This wilted salad is lightly coated with a delectable warm dressing.

Provided by Mary Jones

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
6 green onions with tops, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside.
  • To the hot bacon drippings, add the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Stir over medium heat until hot.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and green onions. Add the warm dressing and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 210.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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To complement any entree, toss together this effortless and delicious salad.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and onion; set aside., Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels., In a small microwave-safe dish, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons bacon drippings, vinegar, sugar and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. , Pour over lettuce; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add bacon and egg; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WILTED GREENS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 hearts romaine, chopped
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place romaine in a serving bowl. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble over greens. To the pan, add sugar and vinegar, and simmer until sugar is dissolved, scraping up bacon bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour hot dressing over greens and toss. Serve immediately.

MY MOM'S WILTED LETTUCE



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This was my ma's recipe passed on to me--don't know any other way to make it and I'm 58 years old. This is really an old-fashioned dish.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head leaf lettuce
4 -5 green onions
salt
pepper
1/2 cup bacon grease
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Wash the lettuce several times; drain.
  • Clean and cut the onions into the lettuce.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dressing: Heat dressing ingredients to boiling; pour over lettuce while boiling hot.
  • Stir and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

WILTED LETTUCE



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Ilove this recipe. I have been eating it since I cannot remember. I love cider vinegar and maple bacon. I made this salad to use the things I love. Must be the German in me.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 head lettuce, broken up
3 slices bacon
2 hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp; drain off the drippings, saving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  • Crumble bacon.
  • Add vinegar to reserved drippings, along with the flour and the water. Let simmer a few minutes.
  • Sprinkle on the brown sugar.
  • Now pour this over the lettuce, cut up eggs, and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 235.1, Sodium 383.9, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 22.9, Protein 12.6

LETTUCE WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Here is something a little different for a salad. A friend gave me this years ago. Hope you like it.

Provided by Vera

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
6 slices bacon
½ cup sliced onion
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup water
4 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
8 cups leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let egg stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve excess grease.
  • Add onions to skillet with reserved grease and cook until tender. Add bacon, vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Stir and bring to boil.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. Pour hot dressing over and toss well. Garnish with egg and radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 465.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

WILTED LETTUCE



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"Here's an easy, old-fashioned salad that makes for a different-tasting side dish," writes Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon. "You can use less bacon drippings to cut down on the fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups torn leaf lettuce or spinach
1/2 medium onion, sliced into rings
3 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lettuce and onion in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp (do not drain). Stir in vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and toss gently until well coated. Top with egg. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp lettuce. Wilted lettuce is best made with fresh, crisp lettuce that will hold up to the heat of the bacon and dressing.
  • Don't overcook the bacon. Bacon is best for wilted lettuce when it is cooked until it is crispy but not overcooked.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing can be used to dress wilted lettuce. Be sure to use a dressing that complements the flavors of the lettuce and bacon.
  • Serve immediately. Wilted lettuce is best served immediately after it is made. The lettuce will wilt more and become less flavorful the longer it sits.

Conclusion:

Wilted lettuce with bacon is a classic side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of crispy bacon, flavorful dressing, and wilted lettuce, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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