Salad with Poached Eggs and Bacon Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 piece bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick strips |
1 teaspoon aged sherry or red wine vinegar |
kosher salt plus and freshly ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar |
1 to 2 large eggs |
1 -1/2 cups mixed greens, washed and spun dried |
1 or 2 (1/2-inch) thick slices of a baguette or sourdough bread, lightly toasted |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Saute the bacon strips until golden and crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain and reserve. Pour off the oil and bacon fat, and reserve. Return the pan to the heat and add the vinegar and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in about 4 teaspoons of the reserved pan drippings to make a dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
2. Fill a small sauce pan with 3 inches of water. Add the distilled vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, adjust heat to so the water is just under a simmer. Break the egg(s) into the water and poach to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile toss the salad with the reserved bacon and the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Put the salad on a plate and place the toasts on the salad. Remove eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and pat the back of the spoon with paper towels. Place egg on toast and serve immediately.
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