Bacon and egg salad
Serves 4
4 eggs
Olive oil
300g rindless bacon
150g washed baby rocket or salad leaves
1 avocado, sliced with skin and stone removed
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Place eggs into a saucepan of cold water, bring to the boil, then boil hard for 7 minutes. Remove eggs and plunge into cold water to cool. Once cold, peel and halve.
2. Heat a pan with a little oil, add bacon and cook until crisp and brown. Remove to drain on paper towels.
3. Combine salad leaves, avocado and bacon in a serving bowl. Place balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine into a dressing.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Arrange halved eggs on the side and serve.
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