Bacon and Egg Salad with Asparagus

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • 1½ lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 (5-oz) pkg baby arugula (or use spinach)

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings. Crumble bacon.
  2. Combine 1 Tbsp drippings, 2 Tbsp oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and ¼ tsp pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Cook asparagus in 1 Tbsp hot drippings in skillet 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from skillet; cool.
  4. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet; cook 2 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp pepper.
  5. Add arugula, bacon, and asparagus to vinegar mixture; toss. Divide among 6 plates; top with eggs.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg strawberries, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

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