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Wilted Lettuce Salad (aka Hot Lettuce)
Hot lettuce is amazing! This simple wilted lettuce salad and its homemade dressing makes for a delicious addition to your favorite meal.
Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Prep: 4 minutesCook: 1 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- About 4–6 cups of lettuce (tender, fresh garden lettuce is the best!)
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or bacon drippings)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
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Instructions
- Rinse and dry the salad in a salad spinner. (Or rinse in a colander and let dry on a towel on the counter.) Tear into bite-sized pieces into a large serving bowl.
- Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe glass jar or bowl.
- Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until boiling.
- Immediately pour hot dressing over the large bowl of salad. Toss and taste. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serving suggestion ideas: Add freshly grated Parmesan, feta or Gorgonzola crumbles, thinly sliced or diced apples, and toasted pecans.
Notes/Tips
- Tip: Next time you make bacon, save the drippings and use those in place of the olive oil in this recipe. Sooo good!
Find it online: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/simply-good-wilted-lettuce-salad/