Wilted Lettuce Salad 🥬🍳🥓
Description
When I was growing up, this was my grandfather’s favorite salad, and he would have my mother bring it to every get-together. It’s been a family favorite ever since, cherished for its unique blend of warm and tangy flavors that make each bite truly special. This simple yet delightful salad can be whipped up in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect choice for those busy days when you still want something homemade and delicious.
Cook Time
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 20 minutes |
Category
- Under 30 Minutes
Keywords
- Beginner Cook
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 head of lettuce 🥬
- 4-5 green onions, sliced thinly 🧅
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 🥓
- 3/4 cup bacon grease 🥓
- 5 large eggs, beaten 🍳
- 1 cup cider vinegar 🍎
- 1/2 to 1 cup sugar, to taste 🍚
- 1/4 cup water 💧
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 1086.4 kcal
- Fat: 96 g
- Saturated Fat: 34.1 g
- Cholesterol: 378.3 mg
- Sodium: 1121.9 mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.4 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 26.8 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
Servings
This recipe’s servings are variable, as the salad can be adjusted to serve as a side dish for multiple people.
Instructions
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Prepare the Lettuce and Green Onions: Begin by thoroughly washing the lettuce and green onions. Once clean, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl. Add the sliced green onions to the bowl as well.
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Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside. Reserve 3/4 cup of the bacon grease in the skillet.
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Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, cider vinegar, sugar, and water until well combined. Pour this mixture into the hot bacon grease in the skillet.
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Cook the Dressing: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. This should take about 5 minutes. Once thickened, remove the skillet from heat and let the dressing cool for about 5 minutes.
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Assemble the Salad: Pour the slightly cooled dressing over the lettuce and green onions in the salad bowl. Add the crumbled bacon.
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Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately, and enjoy how the heat from the dressing wilts the lettuce, giving it a wonderful texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjusting the Sugar: Depending on your taste preference, you can adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
- Serving Size: This salad can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course, depending on your preference. The recipe is flexible and can be scaled up or down to serve more or fewer people.
- Storing Leftovers: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day, though the lettuce will lose its crispness over time.
Enjoy this warm, comforting Wilted Lettuce Salad, a nostalgic dish that brings a touch of tradition and family love to your table. 🥬🍳🥓❤️
