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Spring Brunch Salad with Caramelized Bacon and poached egg.

Spring Brunch Salad with Caramelized Bacon and Poached Egg

Topped with sweet and salty caramelized bacon and a perfectly silky poached egg, this Spring Brunch Salad is the perfect brunch blend of fresh and savory.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 856kcal

Ingredients
 

For the bacon:

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

For the salad:

  • 4 eggs
  • 8 cups mixed spinach and spring greens
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 carrots (shredded)
  • 4 tablespoons Gourmet Garden dried basil

Instructions

For the bacon:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor, pulse together the brown sugar and walnuts until in small crumbs. Add the remaining ingredients, and pulse a few times to combine. Spread the bacon out on a wire rack over a foil-lined sheet pan. Top with the brown sugar mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is browned, but not burnt. Remove from the oven and then place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate to cool to room temperature. Bacon can be stored in the refrigerator overnight, if desired.

For the dressing:

  • Combine all ingredients in a tightly sealed jelly jar and shake until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.

For the salad,

  • Mix together the greens, peas, and carrots. To poach the eggs, bring one pot of water to a boil and another pot of water to a simmer. Use a push pin to poke a small hole in the large end of each of the eggs. Drop them in the boiling water and boil for 15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon then crack the egg into the simmering water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until softly poached.
  • Plate each of the salads with the greens mixture. Top with a slice or two of caramelized bacon, a poached egg, and a Tablespoon of dried basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I think the sweet adds to the salt of the bacon, but you can feel free to use regular bacon as well.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword brunch salad, salad with egg, salad with poached egg

Nutrition

Calories: 856kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1674mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 6576IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 7mg
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