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asparagus, eggs, bacon, and tomatoes on top of lettuce leaves in a long oval plate

Bacon and Eggs and Asparagus Salad

Katerina | Diethood
This easy Bacon, Egg, and Asparagus Salad is a delightful combination of simple salad greens topped with asparagus, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon. A tangy Dijon vinaigrette finishes it off. Enjoy for lunch, dinner, or as a starter at your next dinner party.
Servings : 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE SALAD
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed off
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon sherry vinegar (rice vinegar is a good substitute)
  • ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a medium saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil.
  • Add the eggs, one by one, and allow the eggs to boil for 7 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat; lift the eggs into a strainer, and run under cold water to cool them quickly.
  • Fill the pan with cold water, put the eggs back in it, and let stand until ready to use.
  • Bring a large skillet of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus and cook for 4 minutes, or until you can pierce the spears with the tip of a knife.
  • Transfer asparagus to a paper towel lined plate; pat them dry. Set aside.
  • Add bacon strips to a skillet and cook over medium-low heat, turning as needed, until the bacon is golden and crisp.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate; let stand a minute, or until cooled enough to handle. Chop it into bits.
  • Assemble the salad starting with the greens; add the asparagus, bacon, tomatoes, onions, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Peel the eggs; cut them in half and add to the salad.
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
  • Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a lid; shake vigorously until all ingredients are incorporated. Taste and adjust.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 404 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 197 mg | Sodium: 469 mg | Potassium: 635 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 2194 IU | Vitamin C: 38 mg | Calcium: 129 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Salad, Salad Dressing/Marinade
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus salad, asparagus salad recipe, easy asparagus recipe