Bistro dishes

Salade lyonnaise

A green salad with bacon, egg, croutons and a savory dressing.

Salade lyonnaise with greens, bacon, croutons and a poached egg.
Salade lyonnaise with greens, bacon, croutons and a poached egg.Photo: Kjetil ReeCC BY-SA 3.0Salade lyonnaise (9 June 2018)

Say it: sah-LAD lee-oh-NEZ (approximate English pronunciation)

Salade lyonnaise adds bacon, croutons and an egg to a base of greens. A soft egg provides a richer contrast to the leaves and dressing, while the bread brings crunch. Restaurants use different greens and may adjust the garnish. It is often a starter, though larger portions can appear as a main salad.

Names to look for on menus

salade lyonnaise, lyonnaise salad, salad lyonnaise

Explore its regional connections: Lyon & Lyonnais

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.