Baby Greens Salad with Quail Egg and Maple White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
25%
Baby Greens Salad with Quail Egg and Maple White Balsamic Vinaigrette
20 min.
6
213kcal

Suggestions

This baby greens salad with quail egg and maple white balsamic vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh baby greens, shredded carrots, cucumber, and ripe tomatoes creates a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The star of the show, however, is the vinaigrette – a mouthwatering blend of white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, shallots, and rosemary. It adds a unique twist to the salad, making it anything but ordinary.

What sets this salad apart is the use of quail eggs. These tiny eggs add a touch of elegance and a boost of protein. They are pre-cooked and canned, making them a convenient and unique addition to the dish. The salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a good source of vitamins A, K, and C, as well as folate and iron.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, this baby greens salad is sure to impress. It's a gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly option that's perfect for those following a low FODMAP diet. With its beautiful presentation and delightful flavors, this salad will be a hit at your next gathering or family meal.

Ingredients

  • pound baby greens dried with a salad spinner or paper towels rinsed (such as frissee, arugula, romaine hearts)
  •  carrots shredded with a vegetable peeler peeled sliced thin
  •  cloves finely minced
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  •  cucumber english peeled sliced
  • tablespoon maple syrup (add 1 teaspoon more if you like a sweeter taste)
  • 0.8 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 15 ounce quail eggs pre-cooked canned
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh finely minced
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  tomatoes ripe cut into wedges
  • 0.1 cup balsamic vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Make the vinaigrette by adding vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, shallot and rosemary, 1 at a time, through the feed opening of a running blender. Then leaving the blender running, pour the olive oil in a slow steady stream into the vinegar mixture to emulsify.
  2. Remove vinaigrette to a container and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss tomatoes, cucumber and carrots with salad dressing. Toss with baby greens just before serving and garnish with quail eggs cut into halves. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein21.06%
Fat57.74%
Carbs21.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.89
Glycemic Load
2.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.408260869565%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.5mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.56kcal
10.63%
Fat:13.88g
21.36%
Saturated Fat:3.36g
20.99%
Carbohydrates:11.47g
3.82%
Net Carbohydrates:8.33g
3.03%
Sugar:6.98g
7.76%
Cholesterol:598.17mg
199.39%
Sodium:367.67mg
15.99%
Protein:11.39g
22.78%
Vitamin A:9246.08IU
184.92%
Vitamin K:95.47µg
90.93%
Folate:164.97µg
41.24%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.64%
Selenium:24.85µg
35.49%
Phosphorus:219.84mg
21.98%
Iron:3.84mg
21.31%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.82%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.66%
Vitamin C:13.54mg
16.41%
Potassium:555.68mg
15.88%
Vitamin B5:1.59mg
15.85%
Vitamin E:2.08mg
13.84%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.42%
Fiber:3.13g
12.53%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.51%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.06%
Calcium:97.47mg
9.75%
Magnesium:38.41mg
9.6%
Copper:0.15mg
7.4%
Vitamin D:0.99µg
6.61%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.46%