Best Wilted Leaf Lettuce Salad Recipes

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WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD



Wilted Leaf Lettuce Salad image

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

4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 small onion, sliced
3 radishes, sliced
6 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

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WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD II BY DIANE



wilted leaf lettuce salad II by Diane image

hubby doesn't like same things 2 days in a row and leaf lettuce needed to be used another swist on it hubby liked this salad better... i did too

Provided by Diane Eldridge

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 bunch both red and green leaf lettuce,chopped
1/4 stick butter
1 small onion,sliced
1 small carrot,grated
several grinds of black pepper
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 c white vinegar
2 tsp splenda
1 tsp lemon juice
3 oz feta cheese
4 large hard boiled eggs
1-2 medium tomatoes, beef steak,chopped

Steps:

  • 1. put chopped lettuce in lg bowl set aside
  • 2. put butter in small fry pan once butter is melted add onion and carrot and black pepper cook and stir several min til veggies soft
  • 3. then add lemon juice,mustard,vinegar,splenda and parsley bring to boil boil 3-5 min
  • 4. pour over lettuce stir well to coat lettuce put in fridge to cool down some jus before serving add cheese,eggs, and tomatoes toss lightly

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