Wild Mushroom Salad with Poached Egg
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (0.5 kg) cremini, oyster or shiitake mushrooms (or a combination), sliced
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme or oregano (or 3/4 tsp/4 mL dried thyme or oregano)
- 6 cups (1.5 L) torn escarole, frisée or Romaine lettuce
- ½ sweet yellow pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (60 mL) balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Step 1
Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, shallot and thyme; cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and mushrooms are golden, about 10 minutes. Spoon into large bowl; add escarole, pepper and cheese.
- Step 2
Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over escarole mixture and toss to coat. Divide among four plates.
- Step 3
Fill saucepan with about 3 inches (8 cm) of water. Heat until water simmers gently. Break cold egg into small dish or saucer. Holding dish just above simmering water, gently slip egg into water. Repeat for remaining eggs. Cook in barely simmering water until white is set and yolk is cooked as desired, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove eggs with slotted spoon. Drain well on paper towel, then place on top of salads.
Tips
For poached eggs with a compact oval shape, use cold fresh eggs.
If desired, 2 tsp (10 mL) vinegar can be added to the poaching water to help the eggs keep a compact shape.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 183 |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Sodium | 279 mg |