Wilted Lettuce Recipe
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Wilted Lettuce Recipe
Description
Wilted Lettuce Recipe combines crunchy chopped lettuce with a freshly cooked bacon and scallion dressing. Bacon is rendered crispy in a skillet, then mixed in with scallions, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper, creating a warm, flavorful dressing. Pouring this hot mixture over the lettuce softens the greens gently, giving the salad a slightly wilted texture unlike a traditional cold salad.
The balance of smoke and salt from the bacon with the acidity from the vinegar and mild heat from cayenne offers a rich but bright flavor profile. The method requires no additional cooking after assembly, making it a straightforward dish.
This salad can be served immediately while warm, pairing well with lighter mains or as a hearty side to complement pork or chicken. The warm coating invites use during cooler weather or whenever you want a salad with more depth and comfort.
It’s best to prepare the components separately if making ahead: keep the lettuce raw and the bacon dressing warm until ready to serve, then combine just before eating for best texture.
Ingredients
- 7-8 cups lettuce romaine or iceberg, chopped
- 6 lices Bacon chopped, thick-cut
- 1 cup scallions chopped
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Set out a large salad bowl and a large skillet. Place the chopped lettuce in the salad bowl.
- Set the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until brown and crispy. Once the bacon is crisp, stir in the scallions, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Pour the hot bacon mixture over the lettuce and toss to coat. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prepare lettuce and bacon dressing separately if making ahead, keeping the dressing warm until serving.
- Reheat the bacon dressing gently before pouring over lettuce to refresh its warmth and flavor.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a richer, more robust flavor and texture.
- Toss the salad immediately after pouring the hot dressing to evenly coat the lettuce and achieve the proper wilt.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4956IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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