MIXED GREENS WITH 5-SPICED BACON AND POACHED EGG

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This takes the classic French bistro salad and gives an innovative twist with Chinese 5 Spice-scented apples and candied bacon.We have been trying out new salads and/or sides for the Cafe Ponce, found this on McCormick Gourmet.com.;)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces bacon, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 6 to 8 slices)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice (the real thing)
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 large fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
8 cups assorted greens or 8 cups european mixed salad greens
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
6 large eggs
Chinese five spice powder

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.

Saira Saif
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I'm not usually a fan of poached eggs, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They were cooked perfectly and they added a nice richness to the dish.


Yurii Kostiuk
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Sunita Bx
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Lethu Magagula
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect light lunch or dinner.


Naima Amd
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Martha Berhanu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have bacon in the fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Phineas Nxumalo
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed the bacon in this salad. It was crispy and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the other ingredients.


Mostak Ahmad
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The poached eggs were the perfect touch to this salad. They were cooked perfectly and they added a nice richness to the dish.


Kaehw. Kauw
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I was a little skeptical about the 5-spiced bacon, but it was actually really good. It added a nice depth of flavor to the salad.


AR Media Pvc
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Nipun Hasaranga
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I'm not usually a fan of mixed greens salads, but this one was really good. The bacon and eggs added a lot of flavor, and the dressing was really tasty.


Okwii Jordan
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The bacon was crispy and flavorful, the eggs were perfectly poached, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.