WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

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When I think of my favorite meals from childhood, this salad comes to mind. Nothing beats garden lettuce wilted with bacon drippings, and no other recipe better captures the taste of long ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 small onion, sliced
3 radishes, sliced
6 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, onion and radishes; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel. To the drippings, add vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

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Sadin Barmon
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


Kenneth Kelley
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Mikey Jay
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I love the smoky flavor of the bacon in this salad.


Emanuel Sicorsicor
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Dilan sanavirathna
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I added some crumbled blue cheese to this salad and it was amazing.


Kemoratile Mokobane
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Aluschke Van Zyl
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorites.


nolukholo nkosi
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a hot summer day.


Dev Grg
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad.


Shayan Buriro
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sanni Ayomiposi
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I've never made a wilted lettuce salad before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Maaz Sarfraz
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Bamidele Oluwatomisin
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I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to this salad and it was even better.


Carmen Cruz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Kathy Timak
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I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of wilted lettuce, but this salad changed my mind.


precious bathabile
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create something really special.


Martha Kawuti
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Malik Awais Raza
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sazzad Crush
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.