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.
Ingredients
- 6 cups lettuce (tender, fresh garden lettuce is the best!)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (sub: bacon drippings)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
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!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 salad | Calories: 84 kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 5 g (2%) | Protein: 1 g (2%) | Fat: 7 g (11%) | Sodium: 157 mg (7%) | Fiber: 1 g (4%) | Sugar: 4 g (4%)
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