I never could make Wilted Lettuce Salad as good as Mom Leipper and have forgotten how. It did start with diced bacon fried and then adding the greens. Sugar and vinegar were involved too. I'll try to make it to see how the ingredients are measured and added. - VHL

Wilted Lettuce Salad

Mrs. Albert Stuart

6 slices bacon

1/4 to 1/3 cup cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 large head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

6 green onions, thinly sliced with some tops

Salt and pepper to taste

4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and finely chopped

In a heavy skillet over moderate heat, cook bacon until crisp. Reserving drippings, remove bacon and drain on absorbent paper. Break into 1/2-inch pieces. Add vinegar and sugar to drippings. Stirring constantly, cook until bubbly hot. In a large serving bowl, place lettuce and onions. Pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables. Add bacon pieces and toss lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped egg over salad and serve immediately.

Source: Richmond Receipts by Jan Carlton

I found this recipe on the web. It seems to be a standard for this type of salad and was close to memories mother has of Grandma Leipper's recipe. - DLL

Apple Salad Cups

Mary Gruenke

1 box lemon jello

2 cups cranberry juice

1 cup unpared chopped apples

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup broken walnuts

Heat 1 cup cranberry juice, dissolve gelatin, add other cup of juice, put in refrigerator and let partially congeal. Add celery, nuts apples, pour into molds

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