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Wilted Spinach/Lettuce Salad

A fresh spring/summery tasting salad, actually perfect for any time of year. It's wonderful!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 C fresh spinach stems off
  • 4 C Spring lettuce mix
  • 4-6 slices bacon fried; reserve all bacon drippings
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs cooled and sliced
  • 1-2 green onions sliced
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 C sugar
  • 1/4 C vinegar
  • 1/4 C Sherry cooking wine or whatever flavor you have on hand
  • 1/4 C bacon drippings

Instructions

  • Rinse and spin greens. Arrange on a platter or salad bowl. Add sliced onion, sliced eggs, and bacon bites atop the greens.
  • Dressing:
  • Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Whisk together and pour over salad. Salt and pepper to taste. I usually pour half of the dressing atop salad and place the rest in a small pitcher.
  • Enjoy!