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Spring Salad with Eggs

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3-4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and quartered
  • 1 half hass avocado diced
  • 12 red or yellow cherry tomatoes halved
  • 5 cups mixed lettuce greens about 1pound, washed and dried
  • 3 tablespoons Quick-Pickled Red Onions
  • 3 tablespoons Sweet & Sour Pickled Radishes
  • 2 slices bacon optional

For the vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons pickling vinegar or substitute white-wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Hard boil the eggs: Place room temperature eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat; when the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to a colander and run under cold water for a minute to stop the cooking (and prevent the nasty green ring). Peel and quarter them. Set aside.
  • If using bacon: Cut into lardons (inch wide strips) and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or glass jar combine the mustard, vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • In a large salad bowl, add the salad greens, avocado, tomatoes, bacon (if using), pickled onions and radishes. Drizzle just enough vinaigrette to moisten and toss until combined. Top with eggs.
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