WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Wilted Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing image

To complement any entree, toss together this effortless and delicious salad.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and onion; set aside., Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels., In a small microwave-safe dish, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons bacon drippings, vinegar, sugar and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. , Pour over lettuce; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add bacon and egg; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

There are no comments yet!