Salad Lyonnaise
Salad Lyonnaise is a classic French bistro salad originating from the Lyon region, traditionally made with frisée lettuce, crispy lardons (cured pork belly), a poached egg, and a warm vinaigrette. The combination of the bitter greens, salty pork, and rich egg yolk creates a balanced and satisfying dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is moderately high in fat and protein due to the lardons and poached egg, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides key nutrients like iron from the greens, protein and B vitamins from the pork and egg, and a rough calorie estimate is around 400-500 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg |
| Folate | 80 mcg DFE |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 1 serving (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of French bistro cooking, transforming humble ingredients into a luxurious dish. Nutritionally, the warm vinaigrette slightly wilts the greens, making some nutrients more bioavailable, while the egg yolk adds healthy fats and vitamins.
