Wilted Lettuce

Wilted lettuce is a traditional dish of the American South. This salad is made with shredded wilted lettuce, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are tossed, then mixed with a dressing consisting of apple cider vinegar and melted bacon drippings.

Southern wilted lettuce should be served immediately after it's been prepared. It's recommended to serve it with cornbread or corn muffins on the side. The dish is also known as kilt lettuce or killed lettuce, referring to the way the lettuce will soften under the hot dressing.