Asparagus Salad with Hard Boiled Eggs & Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

This salad is simple, delicious and good for you. Toss bacon on anything and it tastes unreal. That’s a fact.

Asparagus Salad with Hard Boiled Eggs & Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (as a side) or 2 as a main

INGREDIENTS

For the Asparagus & Hardboiled Egg Salad

• 1 bunch asparagus, woody stems removed

• 4 cups leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

• 4 slices of bacon cooked crispy bacon, crumbled

• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

For the Dressing

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons grainy mustard

• ½ teaspoon honey (omit if keto)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 handful fresh basil, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes (depending on thickness). Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent over-cooking. In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.

In a large mixing bowl toss together the leaf lettuce and asparagus spears with the dressing. Top with crumbled bacon and hard boiled eggs and serve.