Wilted Spinach Lettuce Salad

A quick salad of lettuce, spinach, and green onions dressed at the last minute with a hot sweet-tart bacon vinaigrette. Toss with bacon bits and garnish with crisp croutons.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut bacon slices into eighths and fry until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 Tbsp. of the drippings.

Step 2

Meanwhile, wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. Remove stems from spinach and combine with lettuce in salad bowl. Add the onions. Cover and refrigerate until just before serving.

Step 3

Add sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and water to the reserved bacon drippings in the pan. Set aside until ready to serve.

Step 4

At serving time, bring dressing mixture to boiling. Stir and pour over the lettuce-spinach mixture. Top with bacon bits. Toss.

Step 5

Sprinkle with croutons and/or other desired toppings. Serve immediately.