Pea Salad with Bacon and Eggs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
94%
Pea Salad with Bacon and Eggs
45 min.
1
1267kcal

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This pea salad with bacon and eggs is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and very healthy, with a 94% health score. The recipe serves one and is ready in 45 minutes. The nutrition score is impressive at 70.95%, and it's a good source of many essential vitamins and minerals. With a glycemic index of 89 and a glycemic load of 1.01, it's a great option for those watching their blood sugar levels.

The salad features a unique combination of flavors and textures, with the crisp bacon, tender snow peas, and hard-boiled eggs. The dressing is a simple mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and coarse mustard, adding a tangy and slightly spicy kick to the dish. The eggs provide a good source of protein, and the bacon adds a savory, salty element. The snow peas are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and they give the salad a fresh and crunchy texture.

This recipe is a great option for a quick and easy lunch or side dish. It's also perfect for those who are gluten-free or dairy-free, as it accommodates those dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor. The health benefits are impressive, and it's a tasty way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The pea salad with bacon and eggs is a delicious and nutritious choice that's sure to satisfy your taste buds and your body.

Ingredients

  • strips bacon smoked
  • large eggs 
  •  garlic clove smashed
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 small onion 
  • 1.5 pounds snow peas fresh
  • 0.5 tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse mustard 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Hard-boil eggs: Put eggs into a small saucepan, add enough water to cover and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Turn off heat, cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. Drain, then cover eggs with ice water.
  3. Let stand until eggs are cold, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain, then peel.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan half full of water to a boil.
  6. Add peas, reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  7. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  8. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels.
  10. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. fat from pan; add onion and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat. Stir in peas and bacon, followed by olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Chop eggs, add to salad and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1267kcal
Protein19.49%
Fat61.87%
Carbs18.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
89
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
70.95%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.75mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
7.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1267.38kcal
63.37%
Fat:86.91g
133.7%
Saturated Fat:26.03g
162.7%
Carbohydrates:58.91g
19.64%
Net Carbohydrates:40.46g
14.71%
Sugar:29.51g
32.78%
Cholesterol:831.12mg
277.04%
Sodium:1215.35mg
52.84%
Protein:61.59g
123.19%
Vitamin C:411.81mg
499.16%
Vitamin K:179.35µg
170.81%
Vitamin A:8527.41IU
170.55%
Selenium:94.15µg
134.49%
Iron:18.47mg
102.61%
Vitamin B1:1.49mg
99.45%
Folate:386.68µg
96.67%
Phosphorus:964.73mg
96.47%
Vitamin B6:1.86mg
93.03%
Vitamin B2:1.58mg
92.92%
Manganese:1.84mg
91.99%
Vitamin B5:8.97mg
89.7%
Fiber:18.46g
73.82%
Potassium:1968.08mg
56.23%
Magnesium:208.88mg
52.22%
Vitamin E:7.36mg
49.04%
Vitamin B3:9.62mg
48.08%
Calcium:426.81mg
42.68%
Vitamin B12:2.44µg
40.67%
Zinc:6.09mg
40.58%
Copper:0.76mg
38.11%
Vitamin D:4.53µg
30.19%
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