Bistro Chef's Salad
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 ounces brie cheese, sliced
- 2 6 -inch baguette segments, split and toasted
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 5 -ounce package mixed baby greens
- 1 small head frisee, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 large tomato, cut into wedges
- 1/2 pound thickly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into strips
- Fill a wide, shallow pot with 2 inches of water.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, divide the brie between the baguette pieces and sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the basil.
- Whisk the mustard, the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
- One at a time, crack each egg into a small bowl or cup, then slip into the simmering water.
- Poach the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
- Add the mixed greens, frisee and the remaining basil to the bowl with the dressing and toss; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among plates and top with the tomato and ham.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper and add to the salads.
- Serve with the baguette pieces.
- Per serving: Calories 513; Fat 30 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 265 mg; Sodium 1,346 mg; Carbohydrate 34 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 26 g
- Photograph by Christopher Testani
white wine vinegar, brie cheese, baguette, fresh basil, mustard, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, eggs, baby greens, head frisee, tomato, black forest ham
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/bistro-chefs-salad-recipe.html (may not work)