Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad : LCHF

This simple summer salad is actually perfect for any time of the year. It is delicious served both warm and cold. You can also ring the changes by adding some fresh goat cheese and pickled red onions as well …  

Ingredients:

Serves Four

1 lb green asparagus, ends trimmed

3 oz. bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
2 large, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
2 tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. bacon fat
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch sea salt

1 pinch red chili flakes

Nutrition Per Serving: 
Fat 21g Protein 8g Carbs (net) 3g 
Instructions: 
Can be found here

Did you know that Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable that is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, especially folate and vitamins A, C and K. It is also a good source of fibre; asparagus promotes regularity and digestive health and may help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Read more about asparagus here 

Do you like using Dijon mustard in recipes, I do! Dijon mustard (Moutarde de Dijon) is a traditional mustard of France, named after the town of Dijon in Burgundy, France, which was the epicentre of mustard making in the late Middle Ages and was granted exclusive rights in France in the 17th century. First used in 1336 for the table of King Philip VI, it became popular in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon replaced the usual ingredient of vinegar in the recipe with verjuice, the acidic juice of unripe grapes.

The main ingredients of this condiment are brown mustard seeds and white wine, or a mix of wine vinegar, water and salt designed to imitate the original verjuice. It can be used as an accompaniment to all meats in its usual form as a paste, or it can be mixed with other ingredients to make a sauce. The term "Dijonnaise" refers to a blend of Dijon mustard with mayonnaise. More details here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan