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Classic Bistro Salad

easy classic bistro salad
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This easy recipe for classic bistro salad is a simple but glorious combo of bacon, egg, lettuce and a tangy vinaigrette, and is just the ticket for when you can’t figure out what to make for lunch. Easy and elegant!

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 shallot, peeled
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • I teaspoon thyme
  • Pinch each of sea salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 slices bacon,  cut in half
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 small head of romaine lettuce, leaves separated and rinsed

Instructions

  1. First, make dressing by putting 3 tablespoons each of  vinegar and whole grain mustard, one peeled shallot, one peeled clove of garlic, a teaspoon of dried, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in your blender or small food processor  and whirl it up for 15 seconds. Add ¾ cup of olive oil and give it another 15 second whirl until it is all mixed up.
  2. Next, cut eight slices of bacon in half and fry them up until they are done just the way you like them.  Take them out and let them drain on some paper towels, but leave the drippings in the pan.
  3. Next! Fry eggs in butter until they are done the way you like them (about 2 minutes for soft yolks, 3 for soft set and 4 for firm set.)  And if you want them over easy, go for it! There are no hard and fast bistro salad rules.
  4. While eggs are cooking, arrange some roughly torn romaine lettuce on plates, and drizzle them with a little dressing.  Top each plate with two bacon halves.
  5. When eggs are done, slide one onto each plate and drizzle on a little more dressing. Grind fresh pepper over all and serve it up with an ooh-la-la!

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