Baby Field Greens W" Lardons & Dijon-Anchovy Sauce

Name: Baby Field Greens W" Lardons & Dijon-Anchovy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 pound (1/4-inch thick) sliced bacon, preferably apple wood-smoked, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch lardons; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium garlic cloves, lightly crushed; 4 cups trimmed French bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 medium head curly endive, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 (5 ounce) bag mixed baby field greens

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound (1/4-inch thick) sliced bacon, preferably apple wood-smoked, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch lardons
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, lightly crushed
4 cups trimmed French bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium head curly endive, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (5 ounce) bag mixed baby field greens

1
In a small bowl, mix the mustard, lemon juice, anchovy paste and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. If made ahead and refrigerated
2
bring back to room temperature before using.
3
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook lardons until crisp and brown. With a slotted spoon, transfer them to paper towels to drain well. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat from skillet. To the fat add 1/4 cup olive oil and crushed garlic, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden, about 5 minutes. Scoop out garlic with a slotted spoon and discard it.
4
Add bread cubes to skillet and toss to cook in the oil mixture, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer croutons to a large bowl and add lardons, endive and mixed baby field greens. Toss with enough dressing to season to taste and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Baby Field Greens W" Lardons & Dijon-Anchovy Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!