Wilted Lettuce Salad a.k.a Killed Lettuce
Wilted lettuce is an Appalachian traditional salad made with hot bacon fat dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 1 Salad Side Dish
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern
- 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce
- 2 Bunches Green Spring Onions scallions
- 8 Slices Bourbon Glazed Thick Sliced Bacon
- 1 tsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- Dash of Salt
- Cracked Black Pepper
In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and thick sliced bourbon bacon .
While the bacon cooks, chop the lettuce into chunks and added it to a mixing bowl.
Slice the end (root ends) of the onions off and peel off the outer layer and trim the ends. Slice one bunch (5-6 green onions) and add to the salad. I reserved a bunch for garnish.
Cook turning the bacon until desired crispness and done.
Remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate to remove excess drippings.
Add 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar to the bacon drippings in the skillet and using a whisk stir to combine and deglaze the skillet releasing all those yummy bacon bits from the bottom of the pan.
Pour the hot drippings & vinegar over the salad with a dash of salt and a few cracks of black pepper and toss it all together.
Garnish with green onions and bacon slices and serve immediately.
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g