Bistro Bacon Egg Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing twist on a classic! This Food Network-inspired Bistro Bacon Egg Salad ditches the mayo for a zesty bacon vinaigrette, tossed with peppery greens and topped with perfectly sliced hard-boiled eggs. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 314.1 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bistro Bacon Egg Salad

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How to Make Bistro Bacon Egg Salad

  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  3. Leave approximately 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
  4. Add cider vinegar to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the bacon drippings, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  7. Add the mixed greens to the bowl and toss gently with the vinaigrette.
  8. Divide the salad among 4 plates or shallow bowls.
  9. Top each salad with 2 slices of hard-boiled egg.
  10. Garnish with extra bacon crumbles (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

37g

Carbs

0g