Bistro Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Bistro Salad, a perfect blend of gourmet flavors and fresh ingredients. Crisp mixed greens form the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of zing from red onion. The salad is adorned with rich crumbled goat cheese, smoky bacon, and tender hard-boiled eggs, making every bite indulgent yet well-balanced. Homemade golden croutons add a delightful crunch, while a tangy Dijon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together with a touch of elegance. This quick-to-prepare, restaurant-worthy dish is ideal as a light entree or a stunning side for any meal. Perfect for fans of French-inspired cuisine, this recipe is your ticket to bistro-quality dining at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, frisée)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups Rustic bread, cubed for croutons
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for croutons)
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt (for croutons)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for croutons)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for vinaigrette)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare the homemade croutons.
Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake the bread cubes for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Top the salad with crumbled bacon, quartered hard-boiled eggs, crumbled goat cheese, and the cooled croutons.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Bistro Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 973 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
