Wednesday 1 August 2012

Salade Lyonnaise

Salade Lyonnaise! AKA The Breakfast Salad.

A Dijon-infused vinaigrette, poached egg, and bacon make up this wondrous creation. The French sure know how to live.

FOR THE SALAD:
Arugula, Leaf Lettuce, Mixed Greens, Spinach, Watercress, or whatever. Bacon or prosciutto, and a poached egg. Sometimes potatoes or tomatoes are added.

THE DRESSING: I just mash together the frenchest things I can think of. 
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey OR balsamic, for sweetness. 
poppy seeds are nice for crunch. 
1 clove minced garlic
salt, pepper, and tarragon to taste.

How to easily poach an egg?
1. bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. crack and drop in an egg, without breaking.
3. using a spoon, keep pushing the egg white back into the centre. do this for 10-15 minutes until egg has cooked. [you'll be able to see it]
4. gently remove the egg, put on salad. 

So yeah, lettuce, bacon, dressing, egg. and croutons, or french bread. i'm not sure if it's breakfast or not... but i'd have it any time of day. 


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