Wilted Spinach Lettuce Salad

• 4 to 6 slices bacon
• 1 small head butter or leaf lettuce
• 1/2 lb. washed and trimmed spinach
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• crisp croutons for garnish

1. Cut bacon slices into eighths and fry until crisp.
2. Drain on paper towels.
3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
4. Wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces.
5. Remove stems from spinach and combine with lettuce in salad bowl.
6. Add the onions.
7. Cover and refrigerate until just before serving.
8. Add sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and water to the reserved bacon drippings.
9. Set aside until ready to serve.
10. At serving time, bring dressing mixture to boiling.
11. Stir and pour over lettuce-spinach mixture.
12. Toss and top with bacon bits.
13. Sprinkle with croutons and/or other toppings.
14. Serve immediately.

bacon, butter, green onions, sugar, salt, pepper, cider vinegar, water, crisp croutons

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=21538 (may not work)