Best 10 Lettuce Salad With Bacon Dressing Recipes

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**Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing: A Refreshing and Savory Side Dish**

In this article, we bring you a delightful recipe for a classic lettuce salad elevated with a luscious bacon dressing. This vibrant salad is not only refreshing and flavorful but also incredibly versatile, making it a perfect accompaniment to various main courses or as a light and satisfying lunch. With crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bacon, and a tangy bacon dressing, this salad bursts with flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. We also include variations of the recipe, including a vegetarian version, a creamy avocado dressing, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, allowing you to customize the salad to your preferences. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make yet incredibly delicious lettuce salad with bacon dressing.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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To complement any entree, toss together this effortless and delicious salad.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and onion; set aside., Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels., In a small microwave-safe dish, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons bacon drippings, vinegar, sugar and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. , Pour over lettuce; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add bacon and egg; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BACON FAT DRESSING



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Freshly ground black pepper
2 hearts of romaine, halved
4 ounces blue cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then chop. Add the vinegar to the same skillet with the bacon fat, followed by the Dijon, maple syrup and a few turns of pepper. Whisk together, heating over medium heat until emulsified, then turn off the heat.
  • To serve, place the romaine on a platter and sprinkle with the bacon, crumbled blue cheese and dried cherries. Drizzle with the warm bacon fat dressing and season with salt and pepper.

BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, avocados, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, lemon

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 strips bacon
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 handfuls cherry tomato, or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber
2 avocados, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, then set aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocados and bacon in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and lemon juice to form the dressing.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing.
  • Enjoy!

LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Lettuce Salad With Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper
1 quart lettuce, torn in bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp and brown.
  • Measure bacon fat.
  • Leave about 1 1/4 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet with the bacon.
  • Add vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour hot dressing over lettuce in a bowl and toss.

LETTUCE WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Here is something a little different for a salad. A friend gave me this years ago. Hope you like it.

Provided by Vera

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
6 slices bacon
½ cup sliced onion
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup water
4 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
8 cups leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let egg stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve excess grease.
  • Add onions to skillet with reserved grease and cook until tender. Add bacon, vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Stir and bring to boil.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. Pour hot dressing over and toss well. Garnish with egg and radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 465.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD



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This wilted salad is lightly coated with a delectable warm dressing.

Provided by Mary Jones

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
6 green onions with tops, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside.
  • To the hot bacon drippings, add the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Stir over medium heat until hot.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and green onions. Add the warm dressing and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 210.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS AND BACON BITS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings for lunch or 4 servings as a side

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, separated into leaves
2 thin slices bacon or pancetta, cooked until crisp and broken into bite-size pieces
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved and lightly salted and peppered
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
1 1/2 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk to combine the vinegar, oil, chives and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Toss the lettuce with the dressing in a large salad bowl. Divide the lettuce between 2 large bowls or plates. Divide the bacon, eggs, nuts and cheese between the 2 plates, layering them in that order.

SOUTHERN WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This old-fashioned wilted lettuce salad (aka kilt lettuce) is served with a tangy hot bacon dressing. It's a very simple salad and a Southern classic.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Lunch     Salad

Time 18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

For the Salad:
8 cups shredded lettuce ( iceberg or romaine)
3 to 4 green onions (chopped)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
5 strips bacon
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons bacon drippings (melted)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the shredded lettuce and chopped green onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a cast-iron or other frying pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until the desired doneness.
  • Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
  • Combine the bacon drippings, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan and heat until it boils.
  • Pour over the shredded lettuce mixture. Toss to mix. Crumble the bacon and add it on top. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 231 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BOSTON LETTUCE AVOCADO SALAD AND LIME DRESSING



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small to medium heads Boston lettuce, discard any wilted leaves
1 Hass avocado, pitted
1 large bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Leaves from 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
About 20 grinds fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Pull the lettuce leaves from the head, rinse gently under cold water, and lay out on clean towels to dry. Use a spoon to remove the flesh in 1 piece from each half of the avocado. Thinly slice the avocado flesh into thin wedges.
  • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate and top with the avocado wedges, scallion, and cilantro. Finish with a healthy drizzling of the dressing.

BACON AND LETTUCE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pork     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Summer     Lettuce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices meaty smoked bacon (1/2 pound), cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds Boston lettuce (3 heads), torn into bite-size pieces (16 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, just until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, discarding fat from skillet.
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add lettuce and bacon and toss well.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp lettuce for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad for extra nutrition and flavor, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
  • Use a variety of textures in the salad for added interest, such as crunchy bacon, creamy avocado, and soft cheese.
  • Make the bacon dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

Let's try some of this fresh flavorful salad! This lettuce salad with bacon dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crisp lettuce, flavorful bacon, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover bacon. So next time you have some leftover bacon, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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