Today, I’m excited to share one of my favorite quick, clean, and nutritious recipes: Fresh Boiled Egg & Vegetable Salad. Packed with crunch, color, and protein, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch, weight-loss diet, or a healthy side dish for dinner.
Ingredients :
Boiled Eggs : 2 large
Cucumber : 1 medium (diced )
Carrot : 1 medium (diced)
Tomatoes : 1 medium (chopped)
Lettuce : 3–4 fresh leaves (chopped)
Onion : 1 small (diced)
Green Chilies : 1–2 (finely chopped for extra kick)
Lemon Juice : 1 tablespoon
Extra Virgin Olive Oil : 1 teaspoon (optional)
Black Salt ,Black Pepper & Cumin seeds powder : To taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables:
Wash all the fresh vegetables thoroughly under cold water. Pat the lettuce dry and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the cucumber and tomato, carrot, onion and green chilies.
Prepare the Eggs:
Hard-boil the eggs (about 9–10 minutes in boiling water). Once cooled, peel and diced.
Toss the Greens:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrot, tomato, onion, and chopped green chilies.
Dress & Season:
Drizzle fresh lemon juice and olive oil over the vegetables. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and cumin seeds powder to teste .Gently toss everything together so the dressing coats the fresh greens evenly.
Garnish & Serve:
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and arrange the flowers made from tomato skins neatly on top. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of black pepper over the flower for a nice finish.
Health Benefits & Highlights :
High Protein: Eggs provide quality lean protein to keep you feeling full longer.
Rich in Fiber & Antioxidants: Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce supply essential vitamins (Vitamin A & C) and aid healthy digestion.
Hydration Boost: Cucumbers are loaded with water, keeping you refreshed and hydrated.
Metabolism Kick: Green chilies add a touch of spice that boosts metabolism.
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