Crispy Crouton Salad with Fresh Greens
Crispy Crouton Salad with Fresh Greens
Crunchy Crouton Salad: A Vitamin-Packed Delight with Every Bite!
Choosing the best vitamin greens means looking for leaves that are slightly curled outwards with a deep green color. I personally love the unique, fresh ‘green’ aroma that these vegetables bring to salads, making them a frequent addition to my dishes. When preparing a simple brunch, tearing off a few leaves and adding them not only livens up the dish’s appearance but also adds a wonderfully crisp texture. Enjoy this delightful salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Salad Ingredients- 50g fresh vitamin greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
- 1 hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg
- Croutons (as desired)
- Shredded Emmental cheese (as desired)
Dressing Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- ½ tsp Soy sauce
- 1g Salt
- ½ tsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- ½ tsp Soy sauce
- 1g Salt
- ½ tsp Vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your salad ingredients. The ingredients listed are easy to find, but if you don’t have croutons, you can easily make your own by cubing and toasting bread.
Step 2
Here’s a quick guide to making your own croutons: You can use the crusts of bread. Melt some butter, mix in a pinch of dried parsley, coat the bread cubes with it, and then bake them in the oven until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3
Gently separate the leaves of your vitamin greens that you’ll be using. Wash them thoroughly under cold running water. Then, submerge the washed greens in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes. This soaking process helps to remove any residual pesticides.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the dressing. In a clean glass bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of mustard, and ½ teaspoon of soy sauce. Add 1g of salt.
Step 5
Finally, add ½ teaspoon of vinegar to the bowl. Whisk everything together well with a fork or a small whisk until the dressing is emulsified and thoroughly combined. Your refreshing dressing is ready!
Step 6
Cook the egg to your preference – hard-boiled or soft-boiled. (Tip: Using a well-seasoned non-stick pan or ensuring the pan is hot before adding oil can help prevent sticking!)
Step 7
Prepare your serving plate. Gently pat the vitamin greens completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial to prevent the croutons from becoming soggy. Arrange the dried greens on the plate and then mix in the croutons, distributing them evenly.
Step 8
Generously sprinkle the shredded Emmental cheese over the salad. The nutty flavor of the cheese will beautifully complement the fresh greens and crunchy croutons.
Step 9
Place the cooked egg on top of the salad. While I usually prefer my eggs fully cooked, I’m opting for a soft-boiled egg today… lol. The runny yolk will add a lovely richness to the salad.
Step 10
Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad. Your delicious and satisfying crouton salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
