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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 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 7%
- Protein 9.52 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 20.34 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.16 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.19 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.42 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 373.48 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 8.21 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 3.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 233.99 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 16.76 mg Good Source 93%
- Potassium 51.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1153.57 mcg Good Source 128%
- Vitamin C 30.12 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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.
- Is Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing healthy?
- Leaf Lettuce Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 149.12 calories and 9.52 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 373.48 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.19 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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