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.
½tablespoonsherry vinegar(rice vinegar is a good substitute)
½tablespoondijon 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.