Bacon Vinaigrette Salad

Best when topped with poached/over easy eggs!

Cooking Time:

40 minutes

Cooking Method:

Frying

Cuisine:

American

Main Ingredients:

bacon · garlic · red wine vinegar · thyme

Recipe Category:

Entree · Side
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon, sliced thinly (¼-½ in)
  • 1 red onion, sliced thinly
  • thyme (1 tbsp if fresh, 1-1 ½ tsp dried)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp+ red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1-2 lb spring mix/lettuces
  • eggs (poached/over easy)
  • bread/toast

 

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a heavy skillet until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Pour off or remove some fat.
  2. Add onion. Sautee until slightly browned.
  3. Add garlic. Cook until onions are very soft.
  4. Add thyme and pepper. Cook 2 min.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in red wine vinegar.
  6. Allow to cool slightly. While vinaigrette is cooling, cook the eggs.
  7. Toss vinaigrette with lettuces. Top with an egg. Serve with bread/toast.