MIXED GREENS WITH 5-SPICED BACON AND POACHED EGG

Steps:

• FOR THE BACON:.
• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Arrange bacon slices in single layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake 15 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl.
• Remove pan from oven.
• Carefully drain drippings into glass measuring cup; set aside.
• Microwave honey and Chinese five spice in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds.
• Brush bacon with honey mixture.
• Bake 10 minutes longer or until bacon is browned and crisp.
• Carefully drain any additional drippings into measuring cup.
• Cool bacon on wire rack & break into bite-size pieces, then set aside.
• FOR THE SALAD:.
• Mix water, lemon juice and Chinese five spice in small bowl.
• Add apple slices; toss to coat well; set aside.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the warm bacon drippings, vinegar, shallots, mustard and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.
• FOR THE POACHED EGGS:.
• Ffill large deep saucepan with 2 inches of water.
• Add 1 tablespoon vinegar & bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Break 1 egg into small dish.
• Carefully slide egg into simmering water (bubbles should begin to break the surface of the water).
• Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Poach eggs 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken.
• Carefully remove eggs with slotted spoon.
• Drain on paper towels.
• TO SERVE:
• Divide greens among 6 plates.
• Top each with a poached egg.
• Sprinkle egg with additional Chinese five spice.
• Arrange drained apple slices and bacon around salad.
• Warm dressing if needed and drizzle over salads.
• Serve immediately.