I was asked the other day what my favorite ingredient is.
After thinking about it for a little while it hit me, off course...Its eggs!
Ever since I was a kid I have loved eggs, boiled, scrambled, sunny side up, its all good with me.
I never get tired off it.
But I am a egg snob.
I want organic free range eggs and never overcooked.
I love a soft boiled egg, simple with some good salt and buttered toast.
This simple salad is one of my go to favorites.
So easy and simple.
Pancetta and Egg Salad
A simple, but very tasty salad—and a great dish to serve for brunch. (Just be sure the eggs and pancetta are still warm.)
Serves 4
10 ounces pancetta, diced
1 large bag mixed salad greens
4 soft boiled eggs, cut in half
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Sauté pancetta in medium-sized pan. (You don't need to use any oil as the pancetta will give off enough.) Cook until crispy.
Drain on paper towels until cool.
Place the salad on plates and add the warm eggs and pancetta.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, balsamic and lemon zest.
Serve the salad with the dressing.
Photo by Colin Cooke
YUM!!!! I think eggs are my favorite ingredient, too, but they didn't have that status until I had them cooked properly. I thank Julia Child for showing me the way of the perfectly-cooked oeuf.
Thanks for sharing...I'll have to try this later in the week.
Posted by: Stephanie Lamb | January 31, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Mmm! You're making me hungry! I can't wait to host a mimosa brunch just so I can serve this!
Posted by: Monica (Anchor & Sail) | January 31, 2011 at 05:11 PM
OMG this is DEFINITELY on for this weekend!!
Posted by: jennifer ramos | January 31, 2011 at 05:21 PM
So yummy recipe.I like this recipe.I am crazy about the Egg and this recipe is good for the me.Nice post.
Posted by: Nissan Altimas | February 01, 2011 at 04:06 AM
Looks so good. I have been on an egg kick (found out my cholesterol is not as high as we thought!)and I am going to try this for sure.
Cheers!!
Posted by: Pistachio | February 01, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Delicious.Spices are so yummy.Whole family loved it.
Posted by: electric piano | February 01, 2011 at 11:38 PM
I have all these ingredients in the fridge!!! Your recipe sounds so delicious, I'm going to have to make this tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe!!
Posted by: victoriao | February 03, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Yummy!!!Delicious Egg my mouth is watering to have this right now,,,,Such a Hot Healthy Stuff.. www.vivamagonline.com This is first time me hearing about Pancetta and Egg Salad but its really very interesting!!!
Posted by: Dessert Lemon Mousse | February 07, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Oh, just did a recipe on my blog with prosciutto and egg. Eggs are so good and ridiculously underrated!
Posted by: Honestly Good Food | February 08, 2011 at 11:36 PM
I love it - breakfast salad!
Posted by: Denise @ Swelle | February 13, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Definitely different and something to serve for a special occasion. I added garlic to the cheese filling. Made 1/2 with mushrooms and 1/2 without (hubby does not like mushrooms).
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I like egg made recipe and foods. Its so spicy and very tasty. I really love that recipe.
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