Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese and Fried Egg

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I’m on a bit of a salad kick lately. I’m not really sure why but I’m not going to question my body when it’s craving green vegetables. Of course I always find a way to unhealthify (I’m pretty sure that is not a word) my salads and added in a little bacon and cheese.  The fried egg on top was just the icing on the cake…err…salad. I had never had the egg/salad combo before and I can guarantee you it’s amazing. I’m pretty sure a fried egg on top of almost anything is amazing. Don’t argue with me. I’m right Smile Since this was my lunch, and I’m a bit of a pig, I basically combined two salads to make my meal. That is why you will see two eggs in my bowl. I tried to make them beautiful and centered but that didn’t really work so well. Either way, it still tasted great.

Also, these greens are from our first CSA bag. They were super fresh and delicious. We also got a bunch of other greens and some Japanese turnips. Be on the look out for other CSA bag inspired recipes later this week and throughout the whole summer!

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Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese and Fried Egg:

4 thick slices of bacon – sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed greens – washed
4 ounces goat cheese – crumbled
4 large eggs

Fry sliced bacon until crisp. Put onto paper towel lined plate to soak up excess grease. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Set pan aside.

In a small bowl mix together red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. While whisking slowly add in olive oil until combined and vinaigrette is formed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a large bowl add greens and pour vinaigrette on top. Toss to cover all the greens. Divide greens evenly between four bowl and top evenly with bacon and goat cheese.

In bacon pan, heat grease and fry four eggs over easy. Careful not break the yolk.

Top salad with fried egg and enjoy.

Source: Epicurious

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17 Responses to Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese and Fried Egg

  1. I love the salad, the goat cheese and the bacon but not so sure about the egg! Glad you enjoyed!

  2. This looks so yummy. Again, can you come nanny E and be my personal chef? I’d jump in the kitchen with you every once in awhile. It would be fun!

  3. Liz

    Mmmmmm…I love dinner salads…and yours looks amazing. That’s the perfect vinaigrette, too~

  4. mmmmmm- I’ve SOOOO been wanting to try this. Runny egg? My first post pregnancy meal- can’t wait!

  5. Your CSA mixed greens look just like MY CSA mixed greens!

    And seriously, you have to add cheese to salad. It’s like a law or something.

    This looks awesome!

  6. There is nothing pig-like about eating a big salad! This looks great…. the perfect summer lunch!

  7. Salad is the perfect excuse to ladle on the fat, IMO! No shame in that. The shame comes when you’ve got the fried egg, bacon, and a pound of pasta. hehehe! This salad looks great, Brandy!

  8. Goat cheese goes so well in salads, but especially with eggs!

  9. This is my favorite kind of salad.
    Mimi

  10. Willie

    Everything but the goat cheese.

  11. Love goat cheese, your salad looks delicious.

  12. Salads are always better with bacon and fried egg…come to think of it, runny yolk makes everything better, lol!

  13. Dan

    Funny, I was just at a pub on Monday where someone’s burger was served with a fried egg on top. Common elsewhere, but I recent phenomenon in North America.

  14. Ooh la la, so French! Looks fabulous

  15. I love making this salad but until I read this post the goat cheese part had never occurred to me – genius!!!! :)

  16. That’s my kind of salad! Love the fried egg on top.

  17. This looks so amazing!! I want to eat this right now. It may just be tonight’s dinner…! Thanks for posting it on my salad blog hop!

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