Chef John’s Salad Lyonnaise
Salad Lyonnaise is a classic French dish featuring curly endive and bacon.
It has a tangy dressing made with shallots and Dijon mustard, and is topped with a poached egg.
The combination of flavors and textures makes for a satisfying meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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Salad Lyonnaise is a classic French dish featuring curly endive and bacon.
It has a tangy dressing made with shallots and Dijon mustard, and is topped with a poached egg.
The combination of flavors and textures makes for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients 10
2 heads frisee lettuce
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
0.25 cup sherry vinegar
0.5 cup olive oil
8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 large eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
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Remove the root ends from the frisee lettuce and chop the leaves into 1-inch pieces. Wash and dry them, then keep in the refrigerator.
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Whisk together shallots, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and sherry vinegar in a bowl. Slowly add olive oil while whisking until the dressing is thick.
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Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until it's crisp, which takes 8 to 10 minutes.
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While the bacon is cooking, fill a pot with water and add salt and white vinegar. Bring it to a simmer.
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Toss 1/4 of the frisee with 1/4 of the cooked bacon and some vinaigrette in a bowl. Repeat this for the remaining ingredients.
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Poach the eggs in the simmering water for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are runny. Place them on top of the salads.
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Sprinkle the salads with cayenne pepper, sea salt, and chopped chives, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 593 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 58g
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Saturated Fat 14g
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Cholesterol 225mg
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Sodium 664mg
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Total Carbohydrate 5g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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