Best Wilted Green Salad Recipes

WILTED GREEN SALAD

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"My husband refused to eat wilted lettuce until I read this recipe suggested by a friend," says field editor La Vonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota. "He likes this milder dressing with just a subtle hint of vinegar. Turkey bacon adds a satisfying crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

10 cups torn leaf lettuce
6 cups torn fresh spinach
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons canola oil
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
4 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, spinach and onions; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, oil and sugar substitute to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILTED GREEN SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon raisins
1 pound fresh kale, Swiss chard, spinach or beet greens, washed and rinsed and stems removed
1 orange, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Stir in onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the vinegar and raisins and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the greens and toss to coat. Immediately transfer the greens to a large bowl and add the orange and bacon. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.