GREENS WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

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German salad found on allrecipes, originally from Taste of Home. When I made this, I left out the egg and sauteed the onion and used bacon bits from a jar. The dressing is tart, so add a pinch more sugar if you like.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     German

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon, strips diced
1 egg (optional)
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss spinach, lettuce, celery and onion; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg; add water and mix well. Add to the drippings.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper; add to skillet.
  • Bring to a boil; stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat; pour over salad.
  • Add bacon. Toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 356.8, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.9

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