Asparagus Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs Recipe
A fresh and vibrant asparagus salad topped with soft-boiled eggs and a tangy lemon Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad combines tender-crisp asparagus, peas, leafy greens, and crunchy radishes for a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 ½ cups spinach
- 1 ½ cups arugula
- ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 soft-boiled eggs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, or chives), chopped
Instructions
- Soft-Boil the Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and simmer for 6 minutes for softly set yolks. Remove the eggs and transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and set them aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pot of boiling water, add the asparagus pieces and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Immediately drain and transfer the vegetables to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, blanched asparagus, peas, radishes, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Divide the salad among serving plates. Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place on top of each salad serving. Garnish with fresh herbs such as chives or parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- To achieve perfectly soft-boiled eggs, be sure to time the cooking accurately and cool immediately in ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Use fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives to enhance the flavor of the dressing and garnish.
- For a vegan version, omit the eggs and consider adding avocado slices or tofu for protein.
- If fresh peas are not available, frozen peas work perfectly and should be cooked according to directions in the recipe.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
