Killed Lettuce

I promised you a recipe for the Appalachian killed lettuce salad I've been making.  It is called killed lettuce because when you pour the hot dressing on the lettuce, it dies (shrivels).  I remember eating this a lot when I was a little kid.  It was one of my father's favorites and probably served to him as a child because it is also a Polish recipe.

It's perfect when you have an abundance of lettuce.

Recipe:

• 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn coarsely into pieces
• 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large finely sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar or to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps to Make It

Place lettuce in a bowl.

In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. 

Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and place on top of the lettuce.

Place sliced onion on it too.

1.  Drain all but 4 tablespoons bacon grease from the skillet. 

2. Add water, vinegar, and sugar, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3. Pour hot vinaigrette over lettuce, add salt and pepper to taste and toss. Serve immediately.

I serve it with a slice of the sweet bread I've been making.  It is a meal in itself.

 I bought this mini Radio Flyer to use as a planter.  I'll post it when it's finished.

Meanwhile, when I can steal a minute away from Willie, I keep fine tuning my potting table.  I spoke to the vet this morning and Willie is doing so well that they will see him a few days early.  One week from today...yeeha!  Can I make it?