Mixed Greens With 5 Spiced Bacon And Poached Egg


This takes the classic french bistro salad and gives an innovative twist with chinese 5 spice-scented apples and candied bacon.we have been trying out new salads and/or sides for the cafe ponce, found this on mccormick gourmet.com.;)

Steps


For the bacon:.
Preheat oven to 400f.
Arrange bacon slices in single layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Bake 15 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl.
Remove pan from oven.
Carefully drain drippings into glass measuring cup.
Set aside.
Microwave honey and chinese five spice in small microwavable bowl on high 30 seconds , stirring after 15 seconds.
Brush bacon with honey mixture.
Bake 10 minutes longer or until bacon is browned and crisp.
Carefully drain any additional drippings into measuring cup.
Cool bacon on wire rack & break into bite-size pieces , then set aside.
For the salad:.
Mix water , lemon juice and chinese five spice in small bowl.
Add apple slices.
Toss to coat well.
Set aside.
Mix 1 / 4 cup of the warm bacon drippings , vinegar , shallots , mustard and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended.
Set aside.
For the poached eggs:.
Ffill large deep saucepan with 2 inches of water.
Add 1 tablespoon vinegar & bring to boil.
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Ingredients


bacon, honey, chinese five spice powder, water, lemon juice, fuji apple, white wine vinegar, shallots, dijon mustard, greens, eggs