Best Hearty Bistro Salad Recipes

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PANTRY BISTRO SALAD



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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

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 white onion, chopped
4 large eggs
2 heads of romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chilled
2 capfuls red wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toasted bread slices, for serving

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.

HEARTY BISTRO SALAD



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Delight in our Hearty Bistro Salad recipe! Our Hearty Bistro Salad goes glam with a sleek arrangement of veggies, eggs and bacon and topped with balsamic. Top this salad off with some croutons for a little extra crunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups torn Boston lettuce
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, blanched
1 cup croutons
1/3 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Cover platter with lettuce.
  • Arrange bacon, onions, eggs, beans and croutons in rows over lettuce.
  • Drizzle with dressing; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

HEARTY ITALIAN SALAD



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Meat lovers won't be able to resist my antipasto-inspired salad that eats like a meal. Just add bread and dipping oil. -Melissa Jelinek, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
8 slices deli pastrami, cut into strips
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Seasoned salad croutons, sliced ripe olives and sliced pepperoncini

Steps:

  • Divide salad greens among four plates; layer with pastrami, ham, cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing. Top with croutons, olives and pepperoncini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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