Wilted Leaf Lettuce Salad Recipes

CLASSIC WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with egg. Serve immediately.

WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

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.

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp; drain (saving drippings) and crumble.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl.
• top with onion, egg, and crumbled bacon.
• In a skillet put bacon drippings, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar.
• Heat to boiling.
• Pour over lettuce in bowl and toss.
• Serve immediately.

MY MOM'S WILTED LETTUCE

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 SALAD (AKA HOT LETTUCE)

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the salad in a salad spinner. (Or rinse in a colander and let dry on a towel on the counter.) Tear into bite-sized pieces into a large serving bowl.
• Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe glass jar or bowl.
• Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until boiling.
• Immediately pour hot dressing over the large bowl of salad. Toss and taste. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serving suggestion ideas: Add freshly grated Parmesan, feta or Gorgonzola crumbles, thinly sliced or diced apples, and toasted pecans.

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

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.

SIMPLE RED LEAF SALAD

Steps:

• Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.
• Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.
• Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.