Best Smokey Mountain Wilted Lettuce Recipes

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.

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.

SMOKEY MOUNTAIN WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• Put lettuce, scallions, and eggs in a salad bowl.
• Cook bacon in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally until crisp.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain and pour off all but 2 Tbsp fat from the skillet.
• Add vinegar and sugar to bacon fat and cook over moderate heat, whisking, until sugar dissolves.
• Whisk in cream, salt, and pepper, then boil until thickened slightly.
• Pour hot dressing over salad and toss well.
• Season salad with salt and pepper, if necessary, and crumble bacon over top.

WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• Place lettuce and onion in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp (do not drain). Stir in vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and toss gently until well coated. Top with egg. Serve immediately.