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Crisp Asparagus and Sweet Pea Salad with Poached Egg and Goats Curd


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  • Author: Rachel Bajada
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This fresh and colorful spring salad combines crisp asparagus, sweet peas, creamy goats curd, and a perfectly poached egg, topped with shavings of hard aged Italian cheese.


Ingredients

Units
  • 1 dozen fresh asparagus spears
  • 250 grams sweet peas
  • 100 grams goats curd
  • 2 poached eggs
  • 50 grams hard aged Italian cheese (such as parmesan or ricotta salata), shaved

Instructions

  1. Trim the asparagus spears and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  2. Blanch the sweet peas in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender.
  3. Arrange the asparagus and peas on a serving platter.
  4. Dollop the goats curd over the vegetables.
  5. Top with poached eggs and shaved cheese.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve this salad with a crisp dry white wine like Semillon or a dry Riesling. For a variation, try using ricotta salata instead of parmesan. The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared in advance by cooking the asparagus and peas, then assembling just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 210 mg