Creamy Egg Salad with Bacon, Shallots, & Watercress

Makes 2½ cups, enough for 4 sandwiches.

  • 4 slices bacon (about 4 ounces), cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 large shallots , chopped medium
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup watercress , leaves chopped coarse
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Ground black pepper

In medium skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with slotted spoon to plate lined with paper towel; pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from pan. Add shallots and sauté until softened and browned, about 5 minutes.

Place eggs in medium saucepan, cover with 1 inch of water, and bring to boil over high heat. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with 1 quart water and 1 tray of ice cubes (or equivalent). Transfer eggs to ice water bath with slotted spoon; let sit 5 minutes, peel and dice medium.

Mix all ingredients, including bacon and shallots, together in medium bowl, including pepper to taste. Serve. (Can be covered and refrigerated overnight.)

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