Green Bean Bacon Egg Salad (Print version)
Crisp green beans, smoky bacon, and creamy eggs tossed in tangy Dijon vinaigrette for a satisfying meal.
# What you 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
# Directions:
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 advice:
01 -
- The warm bacon against crisp cold beans creates this incredible temperature and texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time thinking about it
02 -
- Dry your beans thoroughly after the ice bath or the dressing will slide right off and pool at the bottom of the bowl
- The salad sits beautifully for a few hours but the eggs will oxidize slightly, add them right before serving if you care about appearances
03 -
- Taste a green bean before dressing them, underseasoned beans are a tragic mistake
- If making this for a picnic, pack the dressing separately and toss right before serving