GRANDMA RICHTER'S WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

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Yummmm! This is a simple but delicious salad. The dressing really makes this salad - sweet and delicious. I've never had a dressing like this before ... I will definitely be taking this one to our next church dinner.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
12 cups (8 oz.) romaine lettuce (see *note)
11 slices hickory smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
2-1/2 tablespoons diced onion
CREAMY DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, plus 2 tablespoons of the cream
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus 1 tablespoon

Steps:

  • 1. Place salad ingredients into a very large bowl. (I put mine into a 13 cup size Tupperware bowl.)
  • 2. In another bowl, add the creamy dressing ingredients. Stir thoroughly to blend the ingredients together.
  • 3. Pour the creamy dressing, a little at a time, over the salad, and stir gently to combine.
  • 4. Once the creamy dressing has been completely mixed into the salad, serve the salad immediately.
  • 5. *Note: When making this salad, you can pretty much use any type of lettuce, but my daughter and I agree, we much prefer using romaine lettuce; picked fresh from ones garden, but you can use store bought lettuce, even the iceberg lettuce. Also, when adding the leaves to the bowl, I pretty much left the leaves whole, except for the leaves that were a bit too large, then I tore those in half.

Naz Mohammad
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


RiderSixtyThree
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is amazing and the bacon adds a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Breia Hess
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is delicious and the bacon adds a nice touch.


Op Sani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great side dish for any occasion. I love the combination of the sweet dressing and the salty bacon.


Trina Das
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I've tried many wilted lettuce salads before, but this one is by far the best. The dressing is perfectly balanced and the bacon is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Osarumwense Love
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hazatusman Hazatuaman
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is amazing and the bacon adds a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ray Walls
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lettuce. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet dressing and the crispy bacon.


Dark Waber
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


Edna Clifton
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet dressing and the salty bacon. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Jackie Stone
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The dressing was perfectly balanced and the bacon added just the right amount of smokiness. I also appreciated the simplicity of the recipe, as it only required a few basic ingredients.


Altin Kalemi
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This wilted lettuce salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of crisp lettuce, tangy dressing, and savory bacon is simply irresistible. I especially loved the addition of hard-boiled eggs, which added a creamy richness to