Smothered Lettuce
This is an easy side salad for a summer meal!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 slices Hickory-smoked bacon cut into 1½-inch wide strips
- 2 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 ½ pound head of iceberg lettuce cored and coarsely chopped
- 6 medium scallions trimmed and thinly sliced including some green tops
- ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet, fry the bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Pour all the drippings from the skillet and measure out ¼ cup. (If the drippings do not measure out to ¼ cup, round out with a neutral oil.) Return the drippings to the skillet and add the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper if using. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Quickly mound the lettuce, scallions, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the hot dressing evenly over the greens, add the reserved bacon, and toss well. Serve at once. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 698IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
