Southern Wilted Lettuce With Hot Bacon Dressing
A classic Southern dish combining crisp greens with a smoky, tangy dressing for a flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of lettuce (leaf or red romaine)
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the lettuce: Wash and dry thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels, keeping 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
- Make the dressing: In the skillet, pour apple cider vinegar and add sugar. Stir and warm for about a minute, seasoning to taste.
- Wilt the lettuce: Toss the dry lettuce in the skillet until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the bacon: Crumble crispy bacon into the bowl with wilted greens, mix well, reserving some for garnish.
Notes
Serve in a rustic bowl, topped with reserved bacon and optional cherry tomatoes or hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: southern, wilted lettuce, hot bacon dressing, salad, healthy side dish