Apple and Bacon Salad

At first glance, you might ask "What is that? How could THAT possibly be good?". Well, the answer is that it is a really good salad, a really perfect mix of flavors from the cold, crispy apple to the softness of the egg, crunchy bacon, and finally, a slight kick from the jalapeño aioli.


I found this recipe when watching a podcast from Good Bite a little while back.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes (assembly)
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 2 granny smith apples, cut into matchsticks (keep in ice water with some lemon juice to keep from browning)
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon cut into lardons
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 4 poached eggs, chilled
• 2 T apple cider vinegar

1. Place the jalapeño and oil into a blender and purée until smooth, about 5 minutes.

2. In a bowl, combine the apples, green onions and bacon. Toss with vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Place 1/4th of the salad in the middle of a plate and top with a poached egg. Drizzle with the jalapeño sauce. Repeat for the other 3 servings.