Apple and Wilted Lettuce Salad

1-1/2 quarts torn romaine lettuce

1 quart torn leaf lettuce

2 Washington Red or Golden Delicious apples, cored and sliced

1/2 cup sliced celery

6 slices bacon

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup water

1 pkg Italian salad dressing mix

2 tsp sugar

1/4 cup sliced green onion

Freshly ground pepper

Place greens, apples and celery in salad bowl. Fry bacon until crisp; reserve drippings. Drain and crumble bacon. Add vinegar, water, dressing mix and sugar to drippings. Heat to boiling. Pour over salad; sprinkle with bacon. green onion and pepper. Toss gently. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.