French food Friday - French bistro salad

 

photo and recipe from here

Bonjour mes belles,

We are in the middle of another heatwave and as the hottest part of the day is always in the evening, a salad is always a good ption.

This week's recipe is a favourite oif ours as it is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner and all you need is a baguette and you are set to go.

French bistro salad

Serves 4

Ingredients
100 g smoked bacon lardons
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp olive oil
4 medium free-range eggs
100 g bag watercress spinach and rocket salad, or any other salad leaves
2 tsp washed and finely snipped fresh chives

 

Method

Dry fry the bacon lardons in a frying pan over a medium heat until crisp - this will take about 10 minutes. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Slowly add the oil, continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens. Set aside.


Half-fill a large pan with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Break each egg into a ramekin, keeping the yolks intact. One at a time, pour the eggs into the simmering water and gently spin the water around each egg with a slotted spoon to allow the white to fold over itself. Cook until the whites are just firm – about 4-6 minutes for a runny yolk; longer if you prefer them harder. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper; season with freshly ground black pepper.


Toss the salad in a bowl with the vinaigrette and bacon. Divide between 4 plates, top each with a poached egg and sprinkle with the chives to serve. 

 

Bon vendredi a tous ♥

Leeann x