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Bacon Egg Asparagus Salad

A delightful combination of simple salad greens topped with tender asparagus, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy bacon, finished with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a starter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

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
  • 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion
For the Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon sherry vinegar rice vinegar is a good substitute
  • 0.5 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Method
 

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

Notes

This salad is best served immediately after assembling to maintain the crispness of the greens and bacon.