Protein salad and steamed eggs

Name: Protein salad and steamed eggs
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (150g) mixed nuts; 8 eggs; 1 bunch each, coriander and flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked; 2 tbs each pine nuts, slivered almonds; ¼ cup (40g) golden raisins; ¼ cup (40g) goji berries; 2 avocados, peeled and halved; Lime wedges to serve (optional); 100ml grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil); 2 tbs apple cider vinegar; Juice and finely grated zest of 2 oranges

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by Shannon Bennett

Chef

Feb 25, 2017

This superfood salad is the perfect way to start your week off right.

1 cup (150g) mixed nuts
8 eggs
1 bunch each, coriander and flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
2 tbs each pine nuts, slivered almonds
¼ cup (40g) golden raisins
¼ cup (40g) goji berries
2 avocados, peeled and halved
Lime wedges to serve (optional)

Orange dressing

100ml grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil)
2 tbs apple cider vinegar
Juice and finely grated zest of 2 oranges

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the nuts on a baking tray and roast for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted, then set aside to cool.
2.

Place a steamer basket or colander above a saucepan and then add the eggs. Cover and steam for 7 minutes (for soft eggs). Remove and refresh in iced water, then peel and halve.
3.

For the dressing, combine the oil, vinegar, orange juice and zest. Season and set aside.
4.

Place the herbs in a bowl with the nuts and dried fruit and toss to combine.
5.

Serve with the avocado and steamed eggs. Drizzle over the dressing and serve with lime wedges.