Best 10 Wilted Lettuce And Spinach Recipes

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Wilted lettuce and spinach is a classic side dish that is both simple to make and incredibly delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover greens, and it's also a healthy and nutritious dish. This versatile dish can be served warm or cold, and it can be customized to your liking with a variety of different ingredients.

The two recipes in this article provide two different takes on this classic dish. The first recipe is a simple wilted lettuce and spinach salad, which is tossed with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The second recipe is a more substantial wilted lettuce and spinach dish, which is cooked with bacon, mushrooms, and garlic. Both recipes are easy to make and packed with flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CLASSIC WILTED LETTUCE SALAD



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When we were kids, my sister and I would prepare the freshly picked lettuce for this wilted lettuce salad recipe, rinsing it several times and carefully drying it. As we did so, we quibbled about the portions we'd each have. Somehow, it seems she always managed to get more! We still can't get enough of this salad. -Doris Natvig, Jesup, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon strips, cut up
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions with tops, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND OIL



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound triple washed spinach, stems removed
1/2 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil 2 or 3 minutes. Add spinach to the pan in stages. Fill the pan with leaves and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt. Add more spinach to the skillet and repeat the process until all of the spinach is incorporated. Season the wilted spinach with salt and pepper and nutmeg, then serve.

WILTED LETTUCE



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"Here's an easy, old-fashioned salad that makes for a different-tasting side dish," writes Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon. "You can use less bacon drippings to cut down on the fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups torn leaf lettuce or spinach
1/2 medium onion, sliced into rings
3 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts :

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 5-ounce package baby spinach
4 large eggs
8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
One 3.5-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
  • Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
  • Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

SAUTEED ROMAINE LETTUCE



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Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1 small celery stalk, chopped
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 heads romaine lettuce, trimmed and cut into 1-inch-wide strips (about 10 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, celery, and red-pepper flakes; saute until celery is softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add lettuce, pressing it down to fit. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, tossing occasionally, until lettuce is completely wilted and liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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An interesting salad that is definitely not low cal! Very popular as a side dish or a meal with my family and friends.

Provided by CHPBD

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
1 pound bacon
2 bunches fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs 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, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and green onions.
  • Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Add to warm grease, and whisk for about a minute, until thickened. Pour at once over spinach, add crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 568.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 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

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM FETA DRESSING



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Onion     Appetizer     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Feta     Spinach     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 9-ounce bag fresh spinach leaves
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, halved, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges with some core attached
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place spinach in large bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until brown and softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to bowl with spinach; remove skillet from heat. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and cheese to skillet. Stir to melt cheese slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over spinach; toss to coat and wilt slightly.

MY MOM'S WILTED LETTUCE



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This was my ma's recipe passed on to me--don't know any other way to make it and I'm 58 years old. This is really an old-fashioned dish.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head leaf lettuce
4 -5 green onions
salt
pepper
1/2 cup bacon grease
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar

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.

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Greens: Select young and tender lettuce and spinach leaves for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash Greens Thoroughly: Rinse the greens thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Dry Greens Completely: Use a salad spinner or pat the greens dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
  • Use High-Quality Olive Oil: Opt for extra virgin olive oil for its rich flavor and health benefits.
  • Season Greens Generously: Don't be afraid to season the greens liberally with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.
  • Wilt Greens Quickly: Cook the greens over high heat for a short time to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
  • Add Aromatics for Flavor: Enhance the flavor of the dish by adding aromatics like garlic, shallots, or onions.
  • Serve Warm or at Room Temperature: Wilted greens can be served warm immediately after cooking or cooled to room temperature for a refreshing side dish.

Conclusion:

Wilted lettuce and spinach dishes offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them a versatile addition to any meal. With a few simple ingredients and techniques, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that is both healthy and delicious. Experiment with different greens, seasonings, and accompaniments to find your perfect wilted greens recipe. Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful dish as a side dish, main course, or as part of a larger meal.

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