A simple mixed green salad with bacon rashers, croûtons and egg. The secret of this dish is to make it in the last moment and serve immediately. lyonnaise-still-superJumbo

1 clove garlic, cut in half
Oil for frying
4 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1cm cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 spring onions, chopped
4 rashers bacon, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1T whole grain mustard
1 large packet mixed lettuce leaves
1T vinegar
4-6 eggs

  1. Rub the base of a pan well with garlic. Just cover with oil, heat and fry the bread cubes until golden. Drain well on paper towel.
  2. Wipe the pan clean, add the olive oil, heat to medium, and cook the spring onion and bacon for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the vinegar and mustard, bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by about a third.
  4. Place the lettuce leaves in a large bowl, pour the hot liquid over and toss. Divide among plates or place in a large salad bowl.
  5. Bring 4 cups of water, together with 1T vinegar to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and poach the eggs, one at a time in the liquid, lifting out with a slotted spoon.
  6. Arrange the eggs on top of the salad and garnish with the croûtons.  Serve immediately

Serves 4 to 6

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