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Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese and Fried Egg

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

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

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Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.