Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad
Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad pairs tender leaf lettuce with a hot, tangy dressing made from bacon drippings, red wine vinegar, and a hint of lemon. Crisp bacon and fresh green onions add texture and brightness, creating a balanced mix of smoky, salty, and lightly sweet flavors. Serve it as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or alongside grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Take the bacon out of the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside; keep the bacon drippings in the pan.
- 3
Add the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper to the pan with the bacon drippings; stir carefully over medium heat until hot.
- 4
Combine the lettuce and green onions in a large bowl; pour on the warm dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Sprinkle the salad with the bacon and serve.
- Calories 39.17 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 3.54 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 2.19 g 1%
- Total Fat 1.81 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 75.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 30.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.23 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Warm Bacon Dressed Lettuce Salad is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Green Onion, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 39.17 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for salad.
- What is Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Green Onion, Lemon Juice, Lettuce Leaves. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 39.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad healthy?
- Warm Bacon-Dressed Lettuce Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 39.17 calories and 3.54 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and Onions, 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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