4 cups torn green or red leaf lettuce
2 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 (6 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup sliced green onion
Ground black pepper
In large serving bowl, combine romaine, leaf lettuce, apples, and celery; set aside. In skillet, fry bacon until crisp; reserve drippings. Drain and crumble bacon into salad. In same skillet, combine reserved bacon drippings, the vinegar, water, salad dressing mix, and sugar; heat to boiling. Pour over salad. Top with green onion and black pepper; toss salad gently. Serve immediately.