WILTED GREENS with HOT BACON DRESSING

This recipe has changed for us A LOT over the years so I’m going to give you both my original recipe AND my revised version!

HOT WILTED GREENS (original)
1 head green leaf lettuce, washed and shredded
1 large bunch green onion, sliced thin, tops too
1/2 pound bacon, browned and crumbled (save 1/2 cup bacon grease)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
2 Worcestershire sauce

• Toss together the shredded lettuce, green onion slices and crumbled bacon in a large salad bowl and set aside.
• In a saucepan bring the remaining ingredients to a boil.
• Just before serving pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
• Serve immediately.

HOT WILTED GREENS (REVISED)
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce, washed
3 cups FRESH spinach, washed and trimmed
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 large bunch green onions, sliced thin, tops too
2 stalks celery, washed, halved and sliced thin
4 slices bacon, browned and crumbled (save 3 tablespoons bacon grease)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 Worcestershire sauce
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1 cup chopped Plum tomatoes, garnish
Hard boiled egg, garnish

• Toss together the shredded lettuce, spinach, chopped red onions, celery, green onion slices and crumbled bacon in a large salad bowl and set aside.
• In a saucepan bring the remaining ingredients to a boil.
• Just before serving pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
• Garnish with tomatoes and eggs.
• Serve immediately.

WILTED GREENS with BACON DRESSING serves 4 (SECOND REVISED VERSION)
6 cups torn lettuce and/or spinach of choice
2 stalks celery, halved and sliced
1/3 cup minced red onion
3 slices bacon, diced
1 SMALL egg
1/3 cup water
SCANT 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper

• Toss lettuce, red onion and celery pieces in a large salad bowl. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon until JUST crisp. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon to drain on paper toweling. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the water and egg until well blended. Whisk into bacon drippings.
• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper. Add to the drippings also, whisking to blend. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Pour over salad.
• Add bacon pieces and toss well.
• Serve immediately.