Eggs Benedict Salad

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

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Craving a dish that's both elegant and satisfying? Look no further than Eggs Benedict Salad! This isn't your average salad; it's a playful twist on the classic brunch favorite, deconstructed and reimagined for a delightful culinary experience. Imagine all the beloved flavors of Eggs Benedict – the richness of hollandaise, the saltiness of prosciutto, the tang of vinegar – now dancing together in a vibrant, gluten-free salad.

What makes this recipe so special? It's the surprising combination of textures and tastes. The crisp frisée lettuce provides a fresh contrast to the creamy hollandaise, while the thinly sliced radishes and red onion add a delightful bite. The edamame introduces a subtly sweet and nutty flavor, enriching the recipe.

But the real star of the show is the perfectly poached egg, gently nestled amidst the salad, ready to release its golden yolk and add an extra layer of indulgence. And, of course, the crispy prosciutto, transformed into savory crumble for a textural contrast.

With a prep time of only 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weekend lunch, a sophisticated side dish, or even a light yet fulfilling main course. Plus, at just 552 calories per serving, you can enjoy it guilt-free. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

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