CHICORY SALAD WITH LARDONS AND POACHED EGGS

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Velvety yolk meets greens, lardons (diced bacon), and homemade croutons in this Chicory Salad with Lardons and Poached Eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces rustic French bread, crust removed, cut into 1 1/4-by-2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 anchovy fillet, mashed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
4 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 large eggs
1 small head chicory, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat garlic and 2 tablespoons oil in a small saute pan over medium heat until oil is bubbling. Discard garlic; drizzle oil over bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Whisk mustard, anchovy, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in red-wine vinegar. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in white vinegar. Break eggs into separate cups; slide eggs into water. Cook 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Toss chicory with vinaigrette. Divide among 4 plates. Top each with an egg; sprinkle with bacon and croutons.

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