WILTED LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Wilted Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing image

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

Ingredients

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

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.