Classic & Simple Salad Lyonnaise

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

frisée lettuce

🥗Healthier: arugula

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Arugula offers a peppery flavor, while iceberg is more affordable.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a similar tang with less acidity.

eggs

🥗Healthier: poached egg substitute

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs are easier to prepare and still delicious.

Clean the frisée lettuce and pick away large stems.

Cook the cubed bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and reserve the fat.

Sauté the shallot in the rendered bacon fat until softened.

In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, warm bacon fat, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Mix the dressing with the sautéed shallots and bacon.

Toss the frisée lettuce with the dressing and check for seasoning.

Poach the egg in simmering water until the white is set and the yolk is runny.

Top the salad with the poached egg and garnish with chives and croutons.

Serve immediately while the egg is warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens