Description
Crisp Parisian-inspired salad celebrates fresh herbs and perfectly cooked eggs with a delightful crunch. Delicate greens and vibrant ingredients dance together, inviting you to savor the essence of French culinary elegance in every refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium beet, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
Herbs and Nuts:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon Everything But The Bagel seasoning
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 shallot, minced
- Splash of orange juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently nestle eggs in a small pot, submerging them completely with cool water. Bring to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a gentle simmer for precisely 3 minutes.
- Swiftly transfer eggs to an ice water bath to halt cooking process. Carefully peel eggs under a gentle stream of cool running water.
- Create a vibrant canvas by layering sliced beets, radishes, carrots, and creamy avocado chunks in a spacious serving bowl.
- Scatter fresh parsley and mint leaves across the vegetable medley, creating a verdant landscape of textures and colors.
- Craft the zesty dressing by whisking olive oil, bright lemon juice, tangy Dijon mustard, finely minced shallot, and a splash of orange juice together until smooth and emulsified.
- Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Slice the perfectly cooked eggs in half, revealing their golden, creamy centers.
- Artfully place egg halves atop the vegetable arrangement.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts and Everything But The Bagel seasoning over the salad for a delightful crunch and aromatic finish.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing moments before serving to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and vibrant appearance.
Notes
- Egg Precision: Soft-boil eggs carefully to achieve that perfect creamy, runny yolk that adds luxurious richness to the salad.
- Vegetable Freshness: Slice vegetables thinly and uniformly to ensure each bite has a delicate, crisp texture and balanced flavor profile.
- Dressing Emulsion: Whisk dressing ingredients vigorously to create a smooth, well-integrated vinaigrette that coats ingredients evenly.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap pine nuts for sunflower seeds if nut-allergic, and use gluten-free Everything Bagel seasoning for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg