Recipe: Ozark Wilted Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

OZARK WILTED SALAD

1 head leaf lettuce, torn in pieces
1 head Bibb lettuce, watercress, or mustard green, torn in pieces
4 green onion, cut in 1/2-inch slices
14 radishes, sliced thin
6 slices bacon
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Combine lettuce, onion, and radishes in a large salad bowl; toss lightly.

Cook bacon until crisp, and drain on paper towels until cooled; reserve pan drippings. Crumble bacon, and sprinkle over salad.

Add sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to drippings in skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour immediately over salad; toss lightly, and cover quickly until lettuce wilts.

Servings: 8
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