How To Make Soft-Boiled Egg, Bacon & Watercress Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 cups of watercress, washed and trimmed
- 1/4 cup of chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- dressing:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs. Bring to a boil and carefully add the eggs. Cook for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. Remove from heat and place eggs in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, peel and set aside.
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Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, combine the watercress, chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Divide the salad onto 4 plates. Slice the soft-boiled eggs in half and place two halves on each plate. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 236mg
- Sodium : 842mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 5g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 24g
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