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This elegant salad will make you feel like you are sitting at a table by a river in France. Use your favourite greens for this salad entree.

bistro-turkey-bacon-salad

Bistro Turkey Bacon Salad

This elegant salad will make you feel like you are sitting at a table by a river in France.
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Course: Salad
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Richards and Canola Eat Well

Ingredients

  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 small shallot, minced (or 2 Tbsp/25 mL) minced red onion)
  • 1/4 cup white wine or apple cider vinegar, divided
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tub (5 oz/142 g) mixed salad greens
  • fresh dill sprigs (optional)
Herbed Garlic Croutons
Imperial – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Herbed Garlic Croutons: In a bowl, spray bread with cooking spray and toss with dill and garlic to coat evenly. Spread onto half of the prepared baking sheet. Lay bacon on remaining half. Bake for about 8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet heat oil over medium low heat and cook shallot for 5 minutes or until very soft. Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the vinegar, honey and pepper; set aside.
  • In a saucepan filled halfway with water, bring to a simmer; add remaining vinegar. Crack egg into small bowl and lower gently into water. Repeat with 1 more egg. Poach for about 4 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
  • Toss salad greens with shallot dressing and divide among 4 plates. Chop bacon and sprinkle over salads with croutons. Top each salad with a poached egg and sprinkle with fresh dill if using.
Nutrition Facts
Bistro Turkey Bacon Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
470
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
300
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.