Tomato, Red Onion and Rocket Salad with Fried Egg, Grilled Chorizo and Grilled Provoleto Crostini

Health score
7%
Tomato, Red Onion and Rocket Salad with Fried Egg, Grilled Chorizo and Grilled Provoleto Crostini
160 min.
6
606kcal

Suggestions

If you’re the kind of person who gets excited about bold flavors and satisfying textures on one plate, this Tomato, Red Onion and Rocket Salad with Fried Egg, Grilled Chorizo and Grilled Provoleto Crostini is going to feel like a little celebration. It’s a rustic, Mediterranean-inspired combo that brings together smoky grilled chorizo, creamy melted provolone, crisp toasted bread and a bright, peppery salad—all in one generous serving.
This recipe is perfect when you want something that feels special without being fussy. The provolone is slowly brought to room temperature so it can develop that gorgeous crust on the grill, turning into a rich, melty spread for the crostini. The chorizo adds a deep, spicy savoriness, while the fried eggs—with their runny yolks—create a luxurious sauce that ties everything together.
On the side, a simple rocket salad with ripe plum tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion gets lifted by a punchy sherry vinegar and Dijon vinaigrette. It’s the kind of salad that doesn’t just sit quietly on the plate—it cuts through the richness and keeps every bite interesting. Whether you serve this as a hearty lunch, a main course for friends, or a standout side dish at a weekend gathering, it’s a recipe that invites people to linger, talk, and go back for seconds.

Ingredients

  • servings canola oil for brushing
  • pound chorizo 
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoon r honey 
  • slices bread french italian
  • servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
  • tablespoon oregano fresh chopped
  •  plum tomatoes cored ripe quartered
  •  round of young provolone 
  • small onion red halved thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  • ounces rocket (arugula)
  • tablespoons aged sherry vinegar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Two hours before grilling, remove the provolone cheese from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature.
  2. Letting the cheese sit out in the air will allow the cheese to form a crust and make it easier to grill.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high direct heat, leaving some space for indirect cooking.
  4. Grill the chorizo, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and hot inside, about15 minutes. Chop roughly and set aside.
  5. Heat a griddle over the direct heat. Lightly brush the top of the cheese with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place on the griddle, seasoned-side down, and cook until the cheese is dark golden brown and crusty, about 5 minutes.
  7. Brush the top lightly with oil, season again, carefully flip over and move the griddle to the indirect heat. Continue cooking until the bottom begins to turn light brown and the cheese is melty, covering if need be.
  8. Remove to a plate and sprinkle with the oregano and red pepper flakes.
  9. Brush the bread on each side with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat for about 1 minute per side-the bread should be crisp and a bit charred outside, but chewy inside.
  10. Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. Add the butter and melt. Crack the eggs into the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover with another pan. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks still runny, about 3 minutes.
  12. While the eggs cook, whisk together the vinegar and mustard in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil until emulsified. Taste and whisk in the honey if desired.
  13. Put the rocket, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  14. Drizzle some vinaigrette around the sides of the bowl and gently toss to coat.
  15. To serve: Smear some cheese on the toasted bread. Top with an egg, chopped chorizo, a drizzle of olive oil and parsley leaves.
  16. Serve each crostini with some rocket salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories606kcal
Protein15.25%
Fat66.24%
Carbs18.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.96
Glycemic Load
18.44
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.834347724915%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.73mg
Kaempferol
6.74mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
5.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:606.43kcal
30.32%
Fat:44.3g
68.15%
Saturated Fat:12.54g
78.38%
Carbohydrates:27.85g
9.28%
Net Carbohydrates:25.42g
9.24%
Sugar:5.12g
5.69%
Cholesterol:183.47mg
61.16%
Sodium:357.88mg
15.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.95g
45.91%
Vitamin K:41.61µg
39.63%
Selenium:23.74µg
33.92%
Vitamin A:1366.89IU
27.34%
Vitamin E:4mg
26.66%
Iron:4.56mg
25.32%
Folate:97.25µg
24.31%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.36%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.42%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.08%
Phosphorus:154.55mg
15.45%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.11%
Calcium:119.38mg
11.94%
Vitamin C:8.51mg
10.31%
Fiber:2.44g
9.74%
Magnesium:36.55mg
9.14%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.96%
Potassium:292.53mg
8.36%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.23%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Copper:0.14mg
7.05%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.85%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
5.02%