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Zesty French Frisée Salad with Lardons and Poached Egg

Name: Zesty French Frisée Salad with Lardons and Poached Egg
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 8 cups frisée lettuce, washed and torn; 4 large eggs; 200g lardons (or diced bacon); 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

This authentic French salad combines the sharpness of frisée with the rich flavors of crispy lardons and the lusciousness of a perfectly poached egg, topped with a tangy mustard vinaigrette.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 18, 2025

Zesty French Frisée Salad with Lardons and Poached Egg — Salad served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

For the Vinaigrette

Optional Additions

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 463 kcal
Protein: 16.1 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Fat: 43.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1850 kcal
Protein: 64.2 g
Carbs: 12.9 g
Fat: 174.1 g
Fiber: 5.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 cups frisée lettuce washed and torn	40	3	8	0	5
4 large eggs	280	24	2	20	0
200g lardons (or diced bacon)	780	36	2	72	0
1 shallot finely chopped	7	0.2	1.7	0	0.3
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard	15	0.8	0.9	1.1	0.3
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar	6	0	0.1	0	0
6 tablespoons olive oil	720	0	0	81	0
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lardons

1
Heat Pan
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2
Cook Lardons
Add lardons and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes.
Tip: Do not overcook the lardons; they should be crispy but not burnt.
3
Drain Lardons
Remove and drain on paper towels.
4
Chill Plates
Chill your salad plates in advance to keep the frisée crisp.
Tip: Pro Tip: Chill your salad plates in advance to keep the frisée crisp.

Preparing the Vinaigrette

1
Mix Mustard and Vinegar
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar.
2
Emulsify
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
3
Season
Season with salt and pepper.

How to Make Zesty French Frisée Salad with Lardons and Poached Egg

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Poach the Eggs
Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer with a splash of vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slip each one into the water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk.
2
Assemble Salad
Arrange the frisée on chilled plates, scatter with lardons and chopped shallot.
3
Finish Salad
Drizzle the salad with vinaigrette, place a poached egg on top, and garnish with herbs.