LETTUCE SALAD WITH WARM DRESSING

Lettuce Salad with Warm Dressing image

It's fun to share a different kind of tossed salad. The warm, tangy dressing wilts the greens in the most delicious way. Almonds provide a bit of crunch to round out this colorful side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 large bunch green leaf lettuce, torn (about 12 cups)
1 large bunch red leaf lettuce, torn (about 12 cups)
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, mushrooms, onions and bacon if desired. In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Just before serving, drizzle warm dressing over the salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges