Best 12 Moms Alabama Wilted Lettuce Recipes

CLASSIC WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with egg. Serve immediately.

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD (AKA HOT LETTUCE)

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the salad in a salad spinner. (Or rinse in a colander and let dry on a towel on the counter.) Tear into bite-sized pieces into a large serving bowl.
• Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe glass jar or bowl.
• Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until boiling.
• Immediately pour hot dressing over the large bowl of salad. Toss and taste. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serving suggestion ideas: Add freshly grated Parmesan, feta or Gorgonzola crumbles, thinly sliced or diced apples, and toasted pecans.

MOM'S ALABAMA WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• 1. Put lettuce, onion, eggs,zucchini and tomato in a large salad bowl. Set aside. Cook bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat, turning until crisp, about 5 minutes. Place on newspaper(paper towels) to drain and pour off all but 2 Tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Add vinegar, and sugar to grease and cook over low flame, stirring until sugar dissolves.Stir in cream, salt, pepper and paprika, then boil until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
• 2. Pour hot mixture over salad and toss to coat well. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed, Crumble bacon over top. This is- To die for!

WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

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.

WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, onion and radishes; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel. To the drippings, add vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

OLD-FASHIONED WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings., Whisk egg mixture into drippings. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. , In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, onion and bacon. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

MY MOM'S WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• Wash the lettuce several times; drain.
• Clean and cut the onions into the lettuce.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Dressing: Heat dressing ingredients to boiling; pour over lettuce while boiling hot.
• Stir and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• Cut up lettuce and onion tops, place in a large bowl.
• Place bacon on top of lettuce.
• Have all the rest of the ingredients ready, because this goes quickly!
• Pour out all but 3T. of the bacon grease.
• Set the skillet on medium heat and add the cream, salt and sugar.
• From this point you will be whisking constantly.
• Heat the cream until it begins to steam - don't let it bubble.
• Add the vinegar slowly, whisking constantly until the mixture begins to steam.
• Pour the mixture over the lettuce, toss and serve immediatly.
• Make sure you have some good bread to soak up the leftover juices - trust me, folks will fight for the last drops!
• Note: All the whisking is to keep the dressing from "breaking", or separating. If it does, no problem. It's not as pretty, but it still tastes fabulous.

WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook bacon til crisp, remove from pan & discard all but 3Tlbs. fat from pan. Add vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to pan. Bring to a boil & pour over lettuce, Add reserved crumbled bacon

WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• Place lettuce and onion in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp (do not drain). Stir in vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and toss gently until well coated. Top with egg. Serve immediately.

MOM'S WILTED LETTUCE

Steps:

• Cut lettuce.
• add sliced onion and sugar, toss.
• Fry bacon till crisp- remove from pan.
• Drain and crumble bacon.
• Add vinegar and water to bacon grease- let come to a boil.
• Pour over lettuce onion and bacon.
• Mix well.
• Serve at once.

WARM WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, radishes and onions in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. To the hot drippings, add vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and pepper; stir well. Immediately pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle on top.