PANTRY BISTRO SALAD
When you think there is no food in the house, you can prepare this satisfying and hearty salad by scrounging the fridge and pantry for a few simple ingredients. This is a facsimile of a French-style bistro salad complete with bacon and eggs.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat, and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the bacon and onion and saute until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and onion mixture with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, poach the eggs in gently boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, until the white is set and the yolk is still runny. Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs and place on a clean kitchen towel to drain.
- Slice the lettuce into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the leaves.
- Divide the lettuce among 4 bowls. Sprinkle each with the bacon mixture. Place an egg on top of each and serve immediately with toasted bread.
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Ferdous Ahmed
af23@yahoo.comThis salad is a staple in my house. I make it all the time.
Osan Lumande
o.lumande50@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Akbar Akhter
a-akbar@hotmail.comI love the addition of goat cheese to this salad.
Mr Ovi
o-m80@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils and quinoa.
Ajaya Singh
sajaya@aol.comI can't wait to try this salad with different vegetables and grains.
Nitai Paul
paul_nitai@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.
Sitota Eyasu
s61@gmail.comI would definitely make this salad again.
Idriss Ysf
iy8@gmail.comOverall, this was a good salad. It was healthy and filling, and the flavors were well-balanced.
Majid Ridwan
r@hotmail.comThe lentils were a bit too al dente for my liking. I would recommend cooking them for a few extra minutes.
Senab Yare
yare5@aol.comThis salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used a more flavorful dressing or some additional spices.
Ayisha Jibril
ayisha.jibril@gmail.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can easily swap out different vegetables or grains depending on what you have on hand. I also like to add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream for extra creaminess.
Faseeh Ahmad
faseeh-a@hotmail.frThis was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The prep work was minimal, and the salad came together in no time. I used pre-cooked lentils and quinoa to save even more time.
paul batters
battersp@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind! The lentils and quinoa added a great hearty touch, and the roasted vegetables were perfectly caramelized. I'll be adding this to my regular meal rotation.
Milan Sunuwar
s-m@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the goat cheese added a nice creamy richness. I will definitely be making this again.