Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

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Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing, plated and ready to serve

Wilted lettuce salad is old-school Southern cooking at its most straightforward — hot bacon fat and vinegar poured right over fresh greens, wilting them slightly while keeping some bite. It’s naturally low-carb and comes together in minutes.

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Ingredients for Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Fresh leaf lettuce wilted with a warm, tangy bacon dressing poured straight from the skillet.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups leaf lettuce torn
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar substitute
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place torn lettuce and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving the fat in the pan.
  • Whisk vinegar and brown sugar substitute into the hot bacon fat.
  • Pour the hot dressing over the lettuce immediately, tossing to lightly wilt.
  • Top with crispy bacon, season with salt and pepper, and serve right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • A quick preparation that uses a modest amount of bacon for maximum flavor.
  • Leaf lettuce provides fiber and hydration with minimal carbohydrates.
  • Best served immediately for the ideal wilted texture.
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