Asparagus with Bacon and Hard-Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

• •4 ounces bacon
• •2 bunches asparagus
• •1 to taste kosher salt
• •½ small shallot
• •3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
• •1 tablespoon maple syrup
• •1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •1 to taste black pepper
• •4 large eggs
• •2 tablespoons fresh herbs

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, 5-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, then crumble.

   8 min

2. 2.

   Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness. (If using both green and white asparagus, cook white asparagus first to keep them from turning green.) Drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.

   5 min

3. 3.

   Whisk shallot, vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified, then whisk in vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Serve asparagus drizzled with vinaigrette and topped with eggs, herbs, and bacon.

   3 min

5. 5.

   Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Asparagus can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.