Description
Parisian bistro salad whisks classic French flavors into a delightful culinary journey through countryside charm. Fresh greens, crisp bacon, and tangy vinaigrette blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each refreshing bite of this elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 5 oz (140 g) mixed greens (like frisee, arugula, baby lettuces)
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought croutons
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ small shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or tarragon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Egg Preparation: Bring water to a rolling boil in a pot. Delicately submerge eggs and cook for 6-12 minutes to achieve soft-boiled yolks. Immediately transfer to ice bath, then carefully peel and slice in half.
- Dressing Creation: Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey in a mixing vessel. Gradually incorporate olive oil while whisking vigorously to create a smooth emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Salad Composition: In a spacious mixing bowl, coat greens generously with prepared dressing. Incorporate shallots, crisp croutons, and most of the bacon bits. Gently toss ingredients to ensure even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Plating Finale: Artfully distribute salad onto serving plates. Crown each portion with halved eggs, remaining bacon fragments, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Finish with an additional drizzle of dressing and a generous crack of black pepper for added depth.
Notes
- Boil eggs exactly 6-7 minutes for consistently soft, creamy yolks without overcooking.
- Whisk oil gradually and slowly to create a smooth, stable vinaigrette that coats salad ingredients evenly.
- Cook bacon until extremely crisp, then let it cool slightly before crumbling to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent sogginess.
- Dress salad leaves just before serving to prevent wilting and maintain fresh, crisp texture throughout the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg