Name: Spring Salad with Bacon
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Egg - 2 pcs.; Bacon - 25 g; Shallot - 1 pcs.; Dill - 2 bunch; Greek yogurt - 100 g; Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp.; Lettuce mix - 200 g; Frozen green peas - 100 g; White wine vinegar - 1 tbsp.; Ground black pepper - to taste; Radish - 3 pcs.; Salt - to taste; Asparagus - 150 g

Russian

Brighten up your table with a vibrant and light spring salad that will energize you and lift your spirits! The combination of tender asparagus, crisp radishes, juicy green peas, and fragrant bacon, all dressed with a zesty sauce, will transform an ordinary meal into a true culinary delight. This salad is the perfect choice for those who appreciate freshness, simplicity, and sophistication in every bite.

Start with the eggs: boil them to your desired consistency (hard-boiled or soft-boiled), then quickly cool, peel, and cut them into quarters. Meanwhile, chop the asparagus into small pieces. Blanch the asparagus and green peas in boiling salted water for just 2 minutes, then immediately drain them and rinse with ice water to preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture.

Heat a dry skillet and fry the bacon until golden and crispy. Then, cut it into small pieces. You can choose any bacon to your liking: raw, smoked, or cured. For a lighter option, try turkey bacon.

Prepare a delightful dressing: finely chop the shallot and dill. In a separate bowl, combine them with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and white wine vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly until smooth.

In a large salad bowl, gently combine the fresh lettuce leaves, tender asparagus, and green peas. Arrange appetizing egg quarters, crispy bacon, and thinly sliced radish on top. Serve the dressing separately in a gravy boat so that everyone can add it to their liking.

Spring Salad with Bacon

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