Grandma’s Wilted Lettuce Recipe – Old Fashioned Wilted Lettuce
Grandma’s Wilted Lettuce Recipe is a nostalgic summer side dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors with the warmth of wilted lettuce. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal addition to picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 slices chicken or turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4–6 cups leaf lettuce
Instructions
- Chop chicken or turkey bacon into small pieces and crisp them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add sugar to the hot bacon grease and whisk until dissolved. Turn off the heat and carefully stir in vinegar.
- Pour the warm dressing over leaf lettuce in a bowl and toss gently until all leaves are coated and slightly wilted.
- Optionally, stir in the crispy bacon pieces for added flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg