Soups & Salads
Charred Shallot and Arugula Salad with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Description
This centerpiece-worthy salad pairs peppery greens, eggs, and thinly sliced prosciutto with a punchy lemon-garlic dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 4 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salad
- 4 large shallots (about 6 ounces), thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil, divided
- 4 large eggs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 6 cups loosely packed arugula (about 3 ounces)
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 ounces prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces (about 1 cup)
Directions
- Whisk together lemon zest and juice, garlic, Dijon, dry mustard, oregano, and basil in a medium bowl until combined. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until oil is incorporated and dressing is smooth.
- Make the salad:
- Preheat broiler to high with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Toss together shallots and 1 teaspoon avocado oil in a small bowl; spread in an even layer on a small baking sheet. Broil shallots in preheated oven until slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 teaspoon avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Crack eggs into skillet, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Cook until whites are set and yolks are runny, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer eggs to a plate, and set aside.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing in a large bowl. Add arugula, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Top with shallots, Parmesan, and pepper. Toss to combine, or cover bowl with a baking sheet or lid, and shake to combine. Transfer salad to a large platter. Top with eggs and prosciutto. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with additional dressing, if desired.
