Eggs Benedict Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Eggs Benedict Salad
45 min.
4
552kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic brunch favorite with this scrumptious Eggs Benedict Salad! Perfectly gluten-free and brimming with vibrant flavors, this dish transforms the beloved components of eggs Benedict into a fresh and exhilarating salad that’s perfect for lunch or as a side dish any time of the day. With each bite, you’ll be greeted by the crispy, salty goodness of prosciutto, complementing the rich, velvety hollandaise sauce drizzled over perfectly poached eggs.

This salad is not just a feast for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, incorporating a medley of textures and colors from crisp frisée, peppery radishes, and tender edamame. The zesty vinaigrette adds a wonderful brightness that ties all the elements together, making this dish not only delicious but also incredibly refreshing. Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply treating yourself to a gourmet lunch, this Eggs Benedict Salad is sure to impress and satisfy.

Ready in just 45 minutes, it serves four people, making it an ideal choice for sharing with family or friends. With a savory blend of protein and healthy fats, you’ll savor every bite while enjoying keeping your dietary needs in check. Dive into the world of gourmet salads with this creative recipe, and let the culinary adventure begin!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • ounces edamame frozen shelled thawed (soybeans)
  • large egg yolks 
  • large eggs 
  • 10 cups coarsely torn frisée ( 2 large heads; 9 ounces total)
  • pinch ground pepper white
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • slices pancetta thin
  •  radishes trimmed thinly sliced
  • 0.5 small onion red thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted melted (1 stick)
  • teaspoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrangeprosciutto slices in single layer on rimmedbaking sheet.
  2. Bake until prosciutto is crisp,about 12 minutes.
  3. Remove prosciutto fromoven; let cool on sheet. Coarsely crumble.
  4. Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl forvinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine next 4 ingredients in large bowl.
  6. Fill another large bowl with cold water.
  7. Pour enough water into large skillet toreach depth of 11/2 inches.
  8. Add 1 teaspooncoarse salt; bring to simmer. Crack 1 egginto each of 4 custard cups or small bowls,keeping yolks intact. Gently slide eggs intosimmering water. Cook just until whitesare set, about 2 minutes. Using slottedspoon, transfer 1 egg at a time to preparedbowl with cold water. Reserve skillet withwater. do ahead Prosciutto, vinaigrette,salad, and eggs can be made 4 hours ahead.Cover prosciutto, salad, and bowl with eggsseparately; chill.
  9. Let vinaigrette stand atroom temperature; rewhisk before using.
  10. Whisk 2 eggyolks and lemon juice in medium metal bowl.Gradually whisk in melted butter. Set bowlover medium saucepan of gently simmeringwater (do not allow bottom of bowl to touchwater).
  11. Whisk constantly until mixturethickens and instant-read thermometerregisters 140°F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutestotal.
  12. Remove bowl from over water; whisk inlast 3 ingredients. Cover to keep warm.
  13. Toss salad with vinaigrette. Divideamong plates; sprinkle with prosciutto.Bring skillet with water to boil. Usingslotted spoon, slide poached eggs back intoskillet; cook until heated through, about1 minute. Using slotted spoon, divide eggsamong salads.
  14. Drizzle with hollandaise.

Nutrition Facts

Calories552kcal
Protein12.14%
Fat75.08%
Carbs12.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
0.87
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.219999790192%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
5.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
0.97mg
Luteolin
2.62mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
3.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
10.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:551.74kcal
27.59%
Fat:46.94g
72.21%
Saturated Fat:19.84g
124.03%
Carbohydrates:17.98g
5.99%
Net Carbohydrates:10.11g
3.68%
Sugar:4.66g
5.18%
Cholesterol:345.41mg
115.14%
Sodium:320.01mg
13.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.08g
34.17%
Vitamin K:380.73µg
362.6%
Vitamin A:8255.78IU
165.12%
Folate:181.39µg
45.35%
Vitamin C:36.58mg
44.34%
Vitamin E:5.82mg
38.77%
Selenium:24.18µg
34.55%
Fiber:7.87g
31.46%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.4%
Potassium:948.87mg
27.11%
Vitamin B5:2.61mg
26.12%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.13%
Calcium:228.18mg
22.82%
Iron:4.05mg
22.48%
Phosphorus:223.92mg
22.39%
Copper:0.44mg
21.81%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.17%
Vitamin D:1.92µg
12.83%
Magnesium:51.14mg
12.78%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.82%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.6%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.4%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.73%
Source:Epicurious