Escarole Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1997

For perfectly cooked eggs with no feathering of whites, poach in shallow, not-quite-simmering water.

SERVES 4

TIME 40 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Escarole, a kind of chicory, is a leafy green that looks like green leaf lettuce. Its bitter flavor makes it a great choice for hearty salads with rich ingredients - like bacon and eggs - and assertive flavored dressings.

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