Croatian Spinach and Hard-Boiled Egg Salad

Ingredients

• 200g (7oz) fresh spinach leaves 200g (7oz) fresh spinach leaves
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 4g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the spinach leaves, sliced hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
2. 2.
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
3. 3.
   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
4. 4.
   Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Spinach — Make sure to thoroughly wash the spinach leaves to remove any dirt or grit.
• Hard-boiled eggs — To achieve perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, place them in a saucepan with cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let them simmer for 9-10 minutes. Then, transfer them to an ice bath to cool before peeling.

Tips & Tricks

• For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds over the salad.
• Customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables such as radishes or avocado.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it to the salad.
• To make it a heartier meal, serve the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
• The salad tastes best when served immediately after dressing it, as the spinach may wilt if left for too long.

Serving advice

Serve the Croatian Spinach and Hard-Boiled Egg Salad as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. It pairs well with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats.

Presentation advice

Arrange the salad on a large platter, placing the vibrant spinach leaves as the base. Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on top in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain its freshness.