Green Bean Bacon and Egg Salad (Print Version)
Crisp green beans, smoky bacon, and creamy eggs tossed in tangy Dijon vinaigrette for a satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 14 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Protein
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 6 slices smoked bacon
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
07 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender and bright green. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
02 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 8–9 minutes. Cool under cold running water, peel, and quarter.
03 - While eggs cook, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
05 - In a large bowl, combine green beans, red onion, bacon, and half the parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat.
06 - Arrange salad on a platter or individual plates. Top with quartered eggs and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The smoky bacon and tangy Dijon vinaigrette create layers of flavor that make each bite interesting
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
- The texture contrast between crisp beans, creamy eggs, and crunchy bacon is completely addictive
02 -
- Undercooking the beans is always better than overcooking since they'll continue softening slightly as they sit in the dressing
- Patting the blanched beans completely dry prevents the vinaigrette from becoming watery and diluted
- Warm eggs peel more easily than cold ones, so peel them right after the ice bath if possible
03 -
- Taste a green bean before dressing the entire salad so you can adjust the seasoning while you still can
- Reserve a few crispy bacon pieces to sprinkle on top as a finishing touch for maximum visual appeal