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Killed Lettuce

This recipe from West Virginia is similar to Arkansas’ wilted lettuce salad. In both recipes, bacon drippings are used to wilt the lettuce. Killed lettuce salads are popular in Appalachia and are traditionally served with a side of cornbread. Variations include diced cooked bacon, crushed red pepper flakes, radishes, or hot sauce.

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 package lettuce (or spinach or other salad greens)
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 Tbsp bacon drippings 

Directions

  1. Wash greens well under cold water and set aside in a strainer to drain.
  2. Pat dry with paper towels and put greens in a serving bowl.
  3. Heat bacon drippings and sliced onion in a skillet over medium heat and cook until onion is softened, 5-7 minutes.
  4. Drizzle dressing onto greens.

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