Best 10 Wilted Lettuce Salad Recipes
**Wilted Lettuce Salad: A Refreshing Medley of Flavors and Textures**
Wilted lettuce salad is a delightful dish that combines the crispness of fresh lettuce with the warmth of cooked bacon and the tangy sweetness of a flavorful dressing. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a refreshing and satisfying choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a flavorful addition to your dinner table, this wilted lettuce salad is sure to please. With variations ranging from classic to modern interpretations, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes to suit every preference. From the traditional combination of bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled blue cheese to innovative twists featuring roasted vegetables, grilled fruits, and creamy dressings, these recipes provide endless opportunities to explore the versatility of this classic salad.
CLASSIC WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
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
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 LETTUCE SALAD
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
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 LEAF LETTUCE SALAD
When I think of my favorite meals from childhood, this salad comes to mind. Nothing beats garden lettuce wilted with bacon drippings, and no other recipe better captures the taste of long ago.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts :
WARM WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
Fresh, colorful and lightly coated with a delectable dressing, this salad is perfect for a special meal or Sunday dinner. Mom made it look so tempting with the crisp radishes and crumbled bacon. -Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
Wilted Lettuce Salad comes from Alberta McKay of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This appetizing salad looks and tastes great!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce and onions in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with pepper; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Stir the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and salt in drippings. Pour over lettuce and toss gently until well coated. Top with egg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA RICHTER'S WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
Yummmm! This is a simple but delicious salad. The dressing really makes this salad - sweet and delicious. I've never had a dressing like this before ... I will definitely be taking this one to our next church dinner.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place salad ingredients into a very large bowl. (I put mine into a 13 cup size Tupperware bowl.)
- 2. In another bowl, add the creamy dressing ingredients. Stir thoroughly to blend the ingredients together.
- 3. Pour the creamy dressing, a little at a time, over the salad, and stir gently to combine.
- 4. Once the creamy dressing has been completely mixed into the salad, serve the salad immediately.
- 5. *Note: When making this salad, you can pretty much use any type of lettuce, but my daughter and I agree, we much prefer using romaine lettuce; picked fresh from ones garden, but you can use store bought lettuce, even the iceberg lettuce. Also, when adding the leaves to the bowl, I pretty much left the leaves whole, except for the leaves that were a bit too large, then I tore those in half.
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
My North Carolina dad made this for me when I was growing up in a Southeast Alaska logging camp. He grew the lettuce and onions right there in the yard. Not exactly low fat, but one of my favorites anyway.
Provided by Scott Clark
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Clean and rip up lettuce into larger serving bowl.
- Chop onions and add to bowl with lettuce.
- Fry bacon until crisp in frying pan and drain on paper towels.
- Crumble bacon when cool.
- Add vinegar and water to bacon fat in frying pan and bring to boil.
- Pour boiling bacon grease and vinegar mixture over salad greens, stirring constantly while lettuce wilts.
- Mix well.
- Garnish with bacon bits before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 208.5, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.8
TOSSED WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
My mother loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed working in her garden. When she served this salad, she would first prepare the dressing. The last thing she would do is go out to the garden to pick some lettuce. Mother timed all of this to serve my dad the freshest salad ever.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place lettuce and onions in a salad bowl; set aside. In a skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; set aside. In the drippings, combine all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Immediately pour over salad. Crumble bacon and add to salad; toss well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING
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
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.
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
Steps:
- Cook bacon till crisp. Drain and crumble. Reserve bacon grease
- If bacon grease doesn't add up to 1/2 cup, add enough cooking or avocado oil to equal 1/2 cup
- Dissolve sugar in vinegar. Add water and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add vinegar mix to bacon grease and bring to a boil. Boil and reduce by about half.
- Pour hot dressing over lettuce. Add bacon and green onions and toss.
Tips:
- Choose the right lettuce: Use a sturdy lettuce that can withstand wilting, such as romaine, butterhead, or escarole. Avoid delicate lettuces like Bibb or Boston, as they will wilt too quickly.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly: Make sure to rinse the lettuce well to remove any dirt or debris. You can use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce quickly and easily.
- Wilt the lettuce properly: To wilt the lettuce, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the lettuce and cook, stirring constantly, until the lettuce is wilted and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Don't overcook the lettuce: Overcooked lettuce will become mushy and lose its flavor. Cook the lettuce just until it is wilted, then remove it from the heat.
- Season the lettuce to taste: Once the lettuce is wilted, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or vinegar.
- Serve the lettuce immediately: Wilted lettuce is best served immediately, while it is still warm. You can serve it as a side dish or as a main course with a protein of your choice.
Conclusion:
Wilted lettuce salad is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover lettuce and it is also a healthy and flavorful option. With a few simple tips, you can easily make a delicious wilted lettuce salad at home.
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