Salade Lyonnaise
A classic French frisée salad with crisp bacon lardons, warm mustard vinaigrette, toasted bread, and poached eggs.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the frisée and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Whisk the shallot, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper into a smooth vinaigrette.
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Step 3
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Transfer it to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
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Step 4
Add the bread to the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning frequently, until crisp and golden.
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Step 5
Fill a medium saucepan with about 8 cm of water, add the white vinegar, and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Step 6
Crack each egg into a small bowl, slide it into the simmering water, and poach until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain.
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Step 7
Add the warm bacon, toasted bread, and vinaigrette to the prepared frisée and toss gently. Divide among four plates, top each portion with a poached egg, and serve immediately.