Enjoy this savoury salad that’s just as good as a main meal if you are feeling like a light and easy meal. No need to crack your brain on what to make for a simple lunch, just spend some time to toss up this delicious salad and you’re good to go!

This quick and easy salad recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4.

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Ingredients needed:

• 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
• 2.5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• Salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8 large eggs
• 8 cups salad greens (about 7 ounces)
• 4 to 8 slices crusty bread, toasted if desired

Cooking method:

1. Cook the bacon in a medium pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until crisp.
2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel.
3. Remove the pan from heat (leave the drippings in it) and add in 1.5 tablespoons of cider vinegar.
4. Spoon away any browned bits sticking to the pan.
5. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and whisk in the mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil.
6. Fill a non-stick pan with about 2 inches of water and bring it to slight simmer over medium heat, and add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
7. Crack and eggs and let them slip gently into the pan of water. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks runny (about 4 minutes).
8. While poarching the eggs, toss the salad greens with the vinaigrette and bacon bits.
9. Divide the salad among 4 plates or shallow bowls. Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop up the eggs and blot dry with paper towels.
10. Place 2 eggs on top of each salad bowl. Sprinkle the bread on each salad bowl and serve.

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