Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing pairs crisp greens and peppery radishes with a rich, tangy-sweet bacon vinaigrette. The warm dressing lightly wilts the lettuce while smoky bacon, soft onion, and a hint of sugar and vinegar create balanced depth. Serve it as a standout side for dinner or a hearty lunch salad when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the egg in a saucepan and cover it with cold water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil; cover, remove from the heat, and let the egg sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Take the egg out of the hot water, cool it, then peel and chop.
- 4
Put the bacon in a large, deep skillet.
- 5
Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
- 6
Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving the excess grease.
- 7
Add the onions to the skillet with the reserved grease and cook until tender.
- 8
Add the bacon, vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
- 9
Stir and bring to a boil.
- 10
Put the lettuce in a large bowl.
- 11
Pour the hot dressing over it and toss well.
- 12
Garnish with the egg and radishes.
- Calories 149.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.52 g Moderate
- Carbs 20.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.16 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.19 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 44.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 373.48 mg Moderate
- Fiber 8.21 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.42 g Low Source
- Calcium 233.99 mg Moderate
- Iron 16.76 mg Good Source
- Potassium 51.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6556.5 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 89.49 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is a Southern Recipes side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Eggs, Lettuce, and Onion. Each serving provides about 149.12 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing?
- It is a Southern Recipes salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Eggs, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 12 steps.
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