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This is a classic French salad from Burgundy, France. This recipe has been
slightly adapted from a recipe from the famous
Hotel Barge La Reine Pedauque
(a luxury hotel barge that cruises on the Burgundy Canal in France). This is a perfect lunch salad or served as an appetizer. Everyone you serve this delightful salad
to will want the recipe.
Don't forget to check out my
Lamb Loin Chops dinner menu and
Barbecued Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise dinner menu which includes this delightful and very gourmet Burgundy Salad with Poached Egg.
Burgundy Salad with Poached Egg Recipe
Recipe Type:
Salad and Salad Dressing,
Poached Eggs,
Pork,
Mushrooms,
Tomatoes
Cuisine: French
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients:
Garlic Croutons (see recipe below)
Mustard Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
7 ounces smoked bacon, diced
4 fresh
eggs
10 to 12 ounces mushrooms, washed, dried, and sliced
10 ounces of mixed greens (baby salad greens), wash and spin dry
1 small finely chopped red
onion
4 medium-size
tomatoes, sliced
Preparation:
Prepare the Garlic Croutons and Mustard Vinaigrette; set aside.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, fry the diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon pieces and place into a microwavable bowl. Add the sliced mushrooms to the bacon fat and
sauté approximately 5 minutes; add to bowl with fried bacon; set aside.
Poach the eggs (see below):
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How To Poach Eggs - Check out Linda's article on
Poached Eggs:
I like to poach my eggs in a wide shallow pan. Use a pan that is at least 3-inches deep so there is
enough water to cover the eggs, and they do not stick to the bottom of the pan. Also make sure your pan is wide enough to hold all the eggs you will be
poaching, as you don't want the eggs to stick together. NOTE: I like to use a non-stick pan so the poached eggs will not stick to
the bottom of the pan.
One at a time, break each egg onto a saucer or into small cups or bowls. Slip eggs carefully into simmering water by lowering the lip of each egg-cup 1/2-inch
below the surface of the water. Let the eggs flow out. Don't put too many eggs in the pot at one time. If the yolk breaks as you crack the egg
or as you are putting the egg in the water, that egg is a goner. Pull it out and use it for something else or perhaps someone
wants scrambled eggs instead.
 With a spoon, gently nudge the egg whites closer to their yolks. Immediately cover with a lid and turn off the heat.
Don't disturb the egg/eggs once you have put it in the water!
Set a timer for exactly 3 minutes for medium-firm yolks.
Adjust the time up or down for runnier or firmer yolks. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, depending on firmness desired.
When
the eggs are done, lift each poached egg from the water with a slotted spoon, but hold it over the skillet
briefly to let any water clinging to the egg drain off. Drain
the eggs well.
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To serve, divide the salad greens among 4 individual serving plates. Sprinkle with chopped onion.
In the microwave, reheat the bacon and mushrooms mixture for a few seconds. Remove from microwave and divide
over the top of each individual salad.
Place Garlic Croutons over the top of each salad.
Lay a poached egg
over the top of the croutons and pour a little Mustard Vinaigrette over the top. Decorate with slices of tomatoes and serve with fresh crusty bread.
Serve the remaining Mustard Vinaigrette in a small bowl. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Garlic Croutons:
1/4 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
2 cloves
garlic, crushed
4 thick slices (about 1/2-inch) of baguette-type bread
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the garlic and cook 3
to 5 minutes or until the garlic begins to color lightly; remove the garlic and discard. Remove from heat.
Brush the garlic oil on both sides of the bread slices and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes; turn bread slices over and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside.
Mustard Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Coarse
salt to taste
Freshly ground
black pepper to taste
A little hot water
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in a little hot water. Add the parsley; set aside.
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