Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Fried Egg

Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Fried Egg

Info

Rating
Calories
275.0
Protein
13.0
Sodium
272.0
Fat
24.0

Description

Serve with crusty French bread for a starter, light lunch, or supper.

Ingredients

4 thick bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed baby greens
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
  2. Whisk vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon dressing to small bowl; set aside. Add greens to large bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Scatter goat cheese and bacon pieces over each salad.
  3. Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Gently break eggs into skillet; cook until whites begin to set, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet; cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are softly set, about 2 minutes. Using spatula, top each salad with 1 egg. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with reserved 1 tablespoon dressing and serve.