Poached Egg & Asparagus Salad

Lunch

Poached Egg & Asparagus Salad

280kcal
18gprotein
10 minprep
10 mincook
2servings
Medium

Tender asparagus with soft poached eggs, Parmesan shavings, and a lemon vinaigrette. An elegant, light lunch that's ready in 20 minutes.

vegetarianlow-carbgluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 eggs
  • 30g Parmesan, shaved
  • 3 cups mixed leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Blanch asparagus 3–4 min, drain.

  2. 2

    Poach eggs 3–4 min in simmering water.

  3. 3

    Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard.

  4. 4

    Arrange leaves and asparagus.

  5. 5

    Top with poached eggs and Parmesan.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with dressing.

Tip: Asparagus is one of the best dietary sources of folate and contains inulin, a prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

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