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Wilted Lettuce

By: Doris Natvig

"'WHEN we were kids, my sister and I would prepare the freshly picked lettuce for this salad, rinsing it several times and carefully drying it. As we did so, we quibbled about the portions we'd each have. Somehow, it seems she always managed to get more!'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut up
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions with tops, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped

Directions

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from the heat. Stir in vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper; stir until sugar is dissolved. Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Garnish with eggs. Serve immediately.