Asparagus, egg and grilled feta salad

Recipes / Eggs

Liven up your day with this fresh, fast and fabulous asparagus, egg and feta salad.

Recipe «Asparagus, egg and grilled feta salad» presented in category Recipes / Eggs, to prepare this dish you will need no more 4 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 5 anchovy fillets in oil, drained, Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/3 cup olive oil, 200g firm Greek-style feta, sliced, 1 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes , 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 2 bunches asparagus, shaved, 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated , 1/2 bunch mint, leaves torn, 1/2 bunch chives, 4 eggs, poached, 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped.

Ingredients:

  • 5 anchovy fillets in oil, drained 
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 
  • 1/3 cup olive oil 
  • 200g firm Greek-style feta, sliced 
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
  • 2 bunches asparagus, shaved 
  • 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated 
  • 1/2 bunch mint, leaves torn 
  • 1/2 bunch chives 
  • 4 eggs, poached 
  • 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 

Instructions

  1. Place anchovy in a mortar and pestle and grind to a paste. Whisk together lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup (60ml) oil and anchovy paste, then season and set dressing aside.
  2. Place feta on a board and sprinkle over the chilli flakes, pressing lightly into the cheese to coat. Turn feta over and repeat with oregano.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tbs oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Cook the feta, turning, for 2 minutes or until fragrant and light golden. Cool slightly.
  4. Place asparagus, lettuce and herbs in a bowl, then toss to combine. Divide salad among 4 bowls, drizzle over dressing and top with feta, eggs and hazelnuts.