Fancy Shmancy Salad with Quail Eggs and Tarragon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this sophisticated and flavorful Fancy Shmancy Salad with Quail Eggs and Tarragon Dressing. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, delicate radish slices, and creamy avocado, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The star of the dish is the tender, perfectly boiled quail eggs, adding a touch of elegance to every bite. Tossed in a luscious homemade tarragon dressing made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and herbaceous flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gourmet salad is ideal for a sophisticated starter or a light, refreshing main course that will leave everyone impressed. Perfect for dinner parties, brunches, or any occasion that calls for something truly special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces quail eggs
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 pieces radishes
- 1 piece English cucumber
- 1 piece avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives
Instructions
Begin by bringing a medium pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the quail eggs and cook for 4 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool, then peel and set aside.
While the eggs are cooling, prepare the salad ingredients. Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and cucumber. Slice the radishes thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the cucumber into thin rounds. Peel, pit, and slice the avocado.
To make the tarragon dressing, finely chop the fresh tarragon. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed greens as the base. Artfully layer the radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado on top.
Slice the peeled quail eggs in half and gently place them over the salad.
Drizzle the tarragon dressing generously over the salad and garnish with freshly chopped chives.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Fancy Shmancy Salad with Quail Eggs and Tarragon Dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 936 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 2046 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2802 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
