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Salade Lyonnaise, and where to source it

Salade Lyonnaise — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Salade Lyonnaise French 5best2buy.com

Deglaze the hot lardon pan with the vinegar and pour it warm over the frisee, so the heat just wilts the leaves without collapsing them.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook10 min
MakesServes 4
CuisineFrench
Cost$$
Dairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Frisee lettuce
1 head
1 head
Local / market
Bacon lardons
6 oz
6 oz
Eggs
4
4
Day-old bread
2 cups
2 cups cubed
Local / market
Red wine vinegar
3 tbsp
3 tbsp
Local / market
Dijon mustard
1 tsp
1 tsp
Local / market
Shallot
1
1
Olive oil
2 tbsp
2 tbsp
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Tear frisee into a bowl. Fry bread cubes in oil to make croutons.8 min
  2. Render the lardons until crisp, then lift them out.6 min
  3. Poach the eggs in barely simmering vinegared water.4 min
  4. Whisk mustard and shallot into the hot pan fat with the vinegar.2 min
  5. Dress the frisee, top with lardons, croutons, and a poached egg each.2 min
The Toolkit

Skillet · Slotted spoon · Salad bowl

Straight Answers
Can you make Salade Lyonnaise in an air fryer? — Not needed

It’s a salad — nothing to air-fry once it’s tossed. You can crisp a topping in one, though: croutons, bacon, or chickpeas in a single layer while you build the rest.

Can you freeze Salade Lyonnaise? — Best fresh

Not really — the vegetables and dressing turn to mush once thawed. Salads are a make-fresh thing.

Can you make Salade Lyonnaise ahead of time? — Best fresh

Dress it just before serving — the greens wilt and brown once coated. Wash, cut, and chill the components ahead, then toss at the last minute.

Is Salade Lyonnaise gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Salade Lyonnaise vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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