Hearty and Delicious Egg, Tomato, and Lettuce Salad Recipe
Easy Way to Make a Light Yet Satisfying Egg, Tomato, and Lettuce Salad
If you often eat salads for weight management, you might feel hungrier eating just leafy greens. This recipe is for those who feel that way! I’m sharing a detailed method for making a satisfying lettuce salad packed with hearty boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, and creamy cheese, ensuring you feel full and content. It’s perfect for a wholesome meal or a light lunch with simple ingredients!
Salad Ingredients- 1 pack fresh salad greens (your favorite mixed greens)
- 3 large eggs, hard-boiled
- 1/2 pack mini mozzarella balls (about 50-70g)
- 8-10 cherry tomatoes (or 1 regular tomato)
- A sprinkle of Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese (to taste)
Simple Dressing- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the eggs. Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Once cooked, rinse the eggs under cold water to cool them down. Peel the shells and cut each egg into 4 wedges. Thoroughly wash the salad greens under running water and ensure they are completely dry. (You can drain them in a colander or pat them dry with paper towels.) Halve the cherry tomatoes by removing the stems. If using a regular tomato, dice it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Now, let’s assemble the salad beautifully. Arrange the dry salad greens generously around the edge of a large salad bowl or plate. Artfully scatter the quartered hard-boiled eggs and halved cherry tomatoes over the greens. Finally, sprinkle the mini mozzarella balls as desired. This will add color and texture to your salad.
Step 3
Let’s make a delicious dressing. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar). Whisk them together with a whisk or fork until well combined. The oil and balsamic will emulsify, creating a smooth and glossy dressing. You can adjust the sweetness by adding a little honey or sugar, if you prefer.
Step 4
It’s time to enhance the salad’s flavor! Generously grate or shave some Grana Padano cheese (or Parmesan cheese) over the prepared salad. The savory and nutty flavor of the cheese will be a fantastic complement to the salad. Finally, drizzle the prepared olive oil and balsamic dressing evenly over the entire salad. Your beautiful and satisfying Egg, Tomato, and Lettuce Salad is now complete! Enjoy your meal.
