Greek Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs & Toasted Seeds
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Greek Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs & Toasted Seeds

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4.8 · (50 ratings)
restaurant4 servings
schedulePrep 10 min
bolt375 kcal
Yield4 servings
Calories375 kcal
Prep Time10 min
Cost/Serving

~$2.15 CAD per serving (estimate)

Ingredients

  • 8Large eggs (2 per person)
  • 2Medium cucumbers, diced
  • 1½ cupsCherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 80 gKalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • large handfulFlat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • large handfulFresh mint leaves, torn
  • 4 tbspPumpkin seeds, toasted
  • 4 tbspOlive oil
  • 2Lemons, juiced
  • 1 tspDried oregano
  • 1 tspGround cumin
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Walnuts per serving (optional — extra crunch)

Nutrition / serving

  • Calories375 kcal
  • Protein18 g
  • Carbs12 g
  • Fat30 g
  • Fiber3 g

Cost Estimate

~$2.15 CAD per serving (estimate)

Instructions

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Boil the eggs

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower eggs in with a spoon. Cook exactly 7 minutes for a set-but-jammy yolk.

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Ice bath

Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath for 3 min. Peel and halve.

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Toast the seeds

Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, 2–3 min until they start to pop and turn golden. Cool.

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Prep the salad

Dice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, thinly slice red onion. Combine in a large bowl. Add olives, parsley, and mint.

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Make the dressing

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.

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Dress and serve

Pour dressing over salad. Toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Divide into 4 bowls. Lay 2 halved soft-boiled eggs on each. Scatter toasted pumpkin seeds over top.

Chef's Cool Facts

Chef's Tip

The ice bath stops cooking instantly and makes peeling significantly easier. Have it ready before you drop the eggs.

7-Minute Egg

A 7-minute soft-boiled egg gives a fully cooked white and a warm, slightly jammy yolk. The ice bath stops the cooking immediately and makes peeling significantly easier.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are among the most nutrient-dense seeds: rich in magnesium, zinc, and plant-based omega-3 fats. Toasting amplifies their natural nuttiness.

Fresh Mint

Fresh mint has been used as a digestive aid across Mediterranean cultures for centuries. Menthol genuinely relaxes gastrointestinal smooth muscle — a legitimate digestive aid.

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