Asparagus, egg and bacon salad

Asparagus, egg and bacon salad

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This simple summer salad is actually perfect for any time of the year. It is delicious served both warm and cold. From time to time we even like to add some fresh goat cheese and pickled red onions as well.
July 8 2019 recipe & photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal

Asparagus, egg and bacon salad

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4.8
26 Ratings
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This simple summer salad is actually perfect for any time of the year. It is delicious served both warm and cold. From time to time we even like to add some fresh goat cheese and pickled red onions as well.
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2 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 g green asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 3 oz. 85 g bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 4 4 large, hard-boiled egg, peeled and halvedlarge, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp bacon fat
  • 1 1 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch red chili flakes
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Instructions

  1. Cut the trimmed asparagus into 1 to 2" (3-5 cm) segments.
  2. Bring a large salted pot of water to a boil. Once the water has come to a rolling boil, drop the asparagus in and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the asparagus from the boiling water and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and lock in the color.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, bacon fat, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes. Whisk to combine.
  4. Plate the asparagus in a large serving dish. Sprinkle the bacon over top and arrange the hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve any remaining vinaigrette on the side.

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11 comments

  1. 1
    CBE
    July 10 2019
    Hi Keto friends I have a question that I can't seem to find enough information on so I'm hoping for some help! I've been Keto just over 3 weeks losing great. Down 5 pounds per week so far. My question is have any of you changed to the Keto diet and found you have allergies to certain vegetables? I ate organic broccoli I got really sick, I ate brussell sprouts I got really sick and today I had roasted organic asparagus and I got really sick again. I'm super picky in the kitchen I wash every vegetable and roasted them all with organic olive oil and organic seasonings I use every single day.

    I read on another site that if you eat a food and have mouth tingling or a metallic taste in you mouth quickly after eating you could have developed a food allergy. I have been so nauseous all day and the metallic taste will not go away. Tonight after eating the asparagus earlier in the day I feel like pins sticking me all over.

    Would appreciate anyone else who has experienced this to share. Was looking forward to making this recipe but no longer sadly. Happy Keto-ing all! Thank you.

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    Francoise
    July 10 2019
    I have been low carb/keto for about three years and have not experienced any allergies. I hope you will soon find a solution to your problem. Good luck!
  3. 3
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    Christina
    July 11 2019
    I experienced similar problems with kale and onions while on keto - but only because I didn't eat so much of those before.
    I have a fructose malabsorbtion - so I already knew some fruits where a hughe problem for me (I ended in hospital after eating dried figes because of violent abdominal pain)
    Unfortunately cabbage, onions, leek, asparagus, brusselsprouts and cauliflower are quite high on fructose as well. Interestingly not all vegetabIes high on fructose are a problem for me: Broccoli and tomatoes are fine but not cauliflower or leeks.
    I experienced the metalic taste with too much onions (like goulash) or if I drink some varietys of red wine.
  4. 4
    CBE
    July 11 2019
    Thank you both so much for sharing! I've done some more research and I have found on a few physician web-sites that a metallic taste within 10 to 20 minutes usually means a mild to moderate food allergy and of course the pins and needles as well as itching can also be a food allergy.

    Interesting I have always purchased organic vegetables as much as possible never had this response the only difference is most of the fresh organic produce is now from Mexico and most of the organic frozen vegetables are from China. It seems it doesn't matter how high-end the market is or cheap they all now carry organics from others countries other than the U.S.A. or other countries with strict organic guidelines. Just wonder if that's part of the problem. Whole Foods is almost 2 hours away from me and they have banned organics from China. My darling hubby wants to start an organic garden.

    Christina I had never heard of fructose malabsorption. That sounds like it is really limiting in what you can consume. Food is becoming more and more GMO and I believe it causes problems for all crops. I wish you the best take care.

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    lauramb1994
    July 11 2020
    Made this for my light dinner tonight. I so enjoyed it. I have had cold/salad asparagus before so I knew what to expect. The dressing was flavorful and the dish will be a good go-to for an easy light meal for me. I did have a 1/2 an avocado that I needed to use up and so I cut that up and threw it on as well. Just heavenly!
    Reply: #6
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    Reply to comment #5 by lauramb1994
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    July 11 2020

    Made this for my light dinner tonight. I so enjoyed it. I have had cold/salad asparagus before so I knew what to expect. The dressing was flavorful and the dish will be a good go-to for an easy light meal for me. I did have a 1/2 an avocado that I needed to use up and so I cut that up and threw it on as well. Just heavenly!

    You make it sound extra delicious! Glad you enjoyed it.

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    Gwendolyn
    June 26 2021
    I’m confused about the protein content. I don’t see how 2 eggs an 42 gems of bacon (per serving), works out to 31 gems of protein. Am I missing something?
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    Reply to comment #7 by Gwendolyn
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 26 2021

    I’m confused about the protein content. I don’t see how 2 eggs an 42 gems of bacon (per serving), works out to 31 gems of protein. Am I missing something?

    Bacon - 15g protein
    Eggs - 11g protein
    Asparagus - 5g protein
    If you're surprised by the protein content in the vegetables, you may find this helpful.
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/high-protein/vegetables

  9. 9
    Meg
    October 23 2021
    This recipe is fav of mine. Always looking for ways to enjoy asparagus other than steamed as a side. Unfortunately, the rest of my family members are not fans of asparagus, so I prep two servings of this and have it for weekday lunches.
  10. 10
    Sandra
    May 30 2022
    I made this for lunch today and it was lovely. I'm not a fan of boiled vegetables so I cooked mine on the stove with a bit of olive oil in a pan - I put the woodier bits in first then the tips for just a few minutes at the end. A very satisfying lunch!
    Reply: #11
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    Reply to comment #10 by Sandra
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    May 30 2022

    I made this for lunch today and it was lovely. I'm not a fan of boiled vegetables so I cooked mine on the stove with a bit of olive oil in a pan - I put the woodier bits in first then the tips for just a few minutes at the end. A very satisfying lunch!

    Sounds great! So glad you enjoyed it!

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