Allen's Poached Egg Salad

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: romaine lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense and often cheaper.

Heat a stove to medium heat.

Add 3/4 cup of olive oil to a pan.

Add 4 chopped shallots to the pan.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme to the mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a separate pot, add about 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar for poaching the eggs.

Crack 4 eggs on a flat surface into a bowl.

Gently slide each egg into the simmering water.

Poach the eggs for about 4 minutes until the whites are cooked and yolks are slightly runny.

Remove the eggs with a large metal spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain.

Prepare the salad by placing 1 pound of spinach in a large bowl.

Pour the warm dressing over the spinach and toss gently.

Top the salad with the poached eggs and season with about 1 teaspoon of salt and plenty of black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens