Tomato and Boiled Egg Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly satisfying, this Tomato and Boiled Egg Salad is a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor. Featuring tender quarters of perfectly boiled eggs, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp mixed greens, this salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Aromatic fresh basil leaves are the final touch, adding a hint of herbal freshness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light but nourishing dish is ideal as a quick lunch, side salad, or wholesome appetizer. Packed with protein and bursting with vibrant flavors, it’s a must-try for healthy meal enthusiasts.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 pieces fresh basil leaves
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 9 minutes.
Step 3
After 9 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool before peeling.
Step 4
While the eggs are cooling, wash and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and the halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 6
Peel the cooled eggs and cut them into quarters.
Step 7
Add the egg quarters to the salad bowl.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 9
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 10
Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 636.6 grams (636.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 615 |
| Total Fat 49.20g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 10.50g | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 248% |
| Sodium 1539mg | 67% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.70g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.00g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 7.00g | |
| Protein 29.90g | 60% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 800% |
| Calcium 262mg | 20% |
| Iron 8mg | 44% |
| Potassium 1347mg | 29% |
Source of Calories