Mix the dressing into the wilted salad.
A favorite recipe for many Southern families is wilted lettuce salad. This salad is tangy and flavorful. Thanks to the bacon, it might not be the healthiest of salads, but it just might be the most delicious. Make this salad with leaf lettuce or endive. It also works with iceberg, if that's what you have in the refrigerator. Wait to prepare the salad until you are ready to serve since it tastes best when it's hot.
Instructions
1. Fry the bacon until crispy and then set the bacon slices on paper towels to drain.
2. Allow the bacon grease to cool a bit, and then add the sugar, vinegar and water to the pan. Cook on low until it is heated through, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits of bacon. While the mixture is heating, crumble the bacon.
3. Chop the lettuce, one or two bunches of green onions, and peel and dice the cucumber. Toss all of the vegetables into a large salad bowl.
4. Pour the hot salad dressing slowly over the lettuce, stirring to completely cover and evenly wilt the greens. Garnish with the bacon bits and serve immediately.
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