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Mediterranean Eggs Salad with Carrots and Peas

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Welcome to a vibrant Mediterranean twist on a classic salad! This Mediterranean Eggs Salad combines tender baby spinach, vibrant carrots, and sweet peas, all topped with perfectly boiled eggs. Dressed in a light, zesty Mediterranean-style dressing and adorned with fresh chopped cilantro, this salad is not only nutritious but also a feast for the eyes. Feel free to get creative with the vegetables or add in your favorite herbs—this dish is flexible and will suit your personal taste!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: From the Big Screen
Cuisine: Global (Mediterranean-inspired)
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g baby spinach
  • 150 g carrots, shredded
  • 100 g peas, fresh or frozen
  • 4 large eggs
  • 30 g fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Extra cilantro for garnish optional
  • for heat Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (or whisk)
  • Colander
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and boil for 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Once done, transfer eggs to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, peel and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the baby spinach, shredded carrots, and peas. If you are using frozen peas, make sure they are thawed.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste with more salt or lemon juice if required.
  4. Slice the boiled eggs in half and place them on top of the salad. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gentle mix to combine.
  5. Finish off by sprinkling the chopped cilantro over the top and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Mediterranean classic!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSodium: 290mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg

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