Bistro Dinner Salad

Health score
12%
Bistro Dinner Salad
45 min.
4
439kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Bistro Dinner Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will elevate your dining experience. This salad is not just a side dish; it can easily stand alone as a main course, making it a versatile choice for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet delight in no time, impressing your family and friends with your culinary skills.

Imagine the crispness of fresh gourmet salad greens, complemented by the sweetness of thinly sliced Bartlett pear and the rich, tangy notes of crumbled blue cheese. The addition of crispy bacon adds a savory crunch, while toasted French baguette slices provide a satisfying base. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by a light dressing of Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and fragrant tarragon.

What truly sets this salad apart is the perfectly cooked egg, which adds a luxurious touch. The warm, runny yolk creates a creamy dressing that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Topped with finely chopped walnuts for an extra crunch, this Bistro Dinner Salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for any meal.

Join us in creating this exquisite dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this salad is sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon uncooked ()
  •  purée of usa bartlett pear cored thinly sliced
  • ounce cheese blue crumbled
  • slices bread french 1-inch-thick toasted ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon tarragon dried
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon olive oil extravirgin
  • cups the salad 
  • tablespoons walnut pieces finely chopped
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Place nuts in a small skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently.
  2. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. Break 1 egg into each of 4 (6-ounce) custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at high for 40 seconds or until set; let stand 1 minute.
  4. Remove eggs from cups; drain on paper towels.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; cool slightly.
  6. Remove bacon from the pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Crumble bacon.
  7. Combine walnuts, bacon, greens, blue cheese, and pear in a large bowl.
  8. Combine 1 teaspoon reserved drippings, vinegar, oil, tarragon, and mustard in small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  9. Drizzle over greens mixture; toss gently. Arrange 2 cups salad mixture on each of 4 serving plates; top each serving with 1 egg and 1 toast slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories439kcal
Protein16.73%
Fat43.22%
Carbs40.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.63
Glycemic Load
28.01
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.275651973227%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.12kcal
21.96%
Fat:21.26g
32.71%
Saturated Fat:5.65g
35.3%
Carbohydrates:44.33g
14.78%
Net Carbohydrates:41g
14.91%
Sugar:7.69g
8.55%
Cholesterol:198.58mg
66.19%
Sodium:639.4mg
27.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.52g
37.03%
Selenium:37.85µg
54.07%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.28%
Vitamin B1:0.56mg
37.57%
Folate:145.12µg
36.28%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.55%
Phosphorus:273.27mg
27.33%
Vitamin A:1261.85IU
25.24%
Vitamin C:20.76mg
25.17%
Iron:4.38mg
24.32%
Vitamin B3:4.26mg
21.3%
Copper:0.34mg
16.86%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.84%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.86%
Magnesium:54.07mg
13.52%
Fiber:3.34g
13.34%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.23%
Calcium:124.51mg
12.45%
Potassium:409.41mg
11.7%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.77%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.91%
Vitamin D:1.08µg
7.2%
Vitamin K:4.78µg
4.55%
Source:My Recipes