Description
Fresh Spinach Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn & Creamy Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that bursts with color and flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines tender spinach leaves, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh corn, topped with protein-rich soft-boiled eggs. The creamy dressing adds a delightful tang that enhances the freshness of the ingredients. Ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish at dinner, or even a picnic treat, this salad is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- Optional: 1 cup tuna chunks
- 3 tbsp creamy salad dressing (ranch or yogurt-based)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil eggs for 7 minutes; cool in cold water and peel.
- Rinse spinach and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a bowl, layer spinach, followed by tomatoes and corn; add tuna if desired.
- Top with halved eggs and drizzle with dressing; season to taste.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Experiment with different proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for added heartiness. For an impressive presentation, serve in mason jars layered beautifully.