Bacon and Egg Wedge Salad

By Chef Lynn Crawford
Serves 4
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 min
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By Chef Lynn Crawford
This recipe is just as easy to make as it is delicious. Complimenting any main dish, this egg-ceptional salad by Chef Lynn Crawford uses classic holiday flavours like dried cranberries and can be customized with a choice of sprouts for friends and family.

Ingredients

  • Salad

    • 4 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
    • 2 eggs hard-boiled and grated
    • 3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) kosher salt
    • 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped pecans
    • 1 head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 2 inch (5 cm) thick horizontal slices
    • 1 cup (250 mL) sprouts, your choice of single variety or combination of lentil, alfalfa, sunflower, or broccoli
    • ¾ cup (175 mL) dried cranberries
    • ¾ cup (175 mL) grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup (125 mL) crispy panko breadcrumbs (recipe below)
    • Pinch of pepper

  • Cranberry Herb Vinaigrette

    • 2 egg yolks
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) cranberry sauce
    • 3 tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar
    • Zest and juice of 1 orange
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) whole-grain mustard
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
    • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) freshly grated nutmeg
    • ¾ cup (175 mL) olive oil
    • ⅓ cup (75 mL) finely chopped parsley
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped mint
    • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • Crispy Panko Breadcrumbs

    • 3 tbsp (45 mL) unsalted butter
    • 1 cup (250 mL) panko breadcrumbs
    • A pinch of Kosher salt
    • A pinch of pepper

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, until crispy. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Place eggs in a single layer on the bottom of a pot and cover them with cold water, about an inch higher than the eggs. Cover pot and bring the eggs to a rolling boil over high heat. Remove the pot from heat and let the eggs stand in the water for 10-12 minutes, reducing the time slightly for smaller eggs. Drain water and run cold water over eggs until cooled. Grate and set aside.

  • Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C). Mix the sugar, maple syrup, and kosher salt in a bowl. Add pecans and toss to coat.

  • Step 4

    Spread pecans on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 6-8 minutes until sugar is bubbling. Then, continue to bake for 3 minutes longer to allow the sugar to caramelize. Let cool and break into small pieces.

  • Step 5

    To prepare the crispy panko breadcrumbs, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. When butter is melted, stir in the breadcrumbs. Continue stirring until the crumbs are evenly crisp and golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.*

  • Step 6

    To prepare the cranberry herb vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. **

  • Step 7

    Place sliced iceberg lettuce onto four plates or a serving platter. Drizzle cranberry herb vinaigrette over the lettuce and top with bacon, grated eggs, dried cranberries, sprouts, crispy panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, and toasted pecans. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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* The crispy panko breadcrumbs can be stored for two weeks in your pantry in a sealed container. Makes 1 cup (250 mL).

** The cranberry herb vinaigrette can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make sure you save your egg whites for holiday treats like meringue, macarons and soufflés! Makes about 1 ½ cups (375 mL). Use 2 tbsp (30 mL) per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories686
Fat46 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate54 g
Fibre6 g
Sugars39 g
Protein14 g
Sodium782 mg