Ingredients
For the Salsa Verde Vinaigrette (Makes about 3/4 cup):
- Tomatillos: 4 medium (about 150g), husked, rinsed, and roughly chopped
- Fresh Cilantro: 1 packed cup, stems and leaves
- Jalapeño: ½ to 1 small, stemmed and roughly chopped (seeds removed for less heat, keep some for more)
- Garlic: 1 large clove, peeled and smashed
- Lime Juice: 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed (about 1 large lime)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 6 tablespoons (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- Water: 1-2 tablespoons (optional, to adjust consistency)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, or to taste
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon, freshly ground, or to taste
- Optional: Pinch of ground cumin or a small squeeze of agave/honey for balance
For the Salad (Per Serving – Multiply by 2 for the full recipe):
- Mixed Greens: 2 large handfuls (about 2-3 cups loosely packed) – A mix like spinach, arugula, and romaine works well.
- Cherry Tomatoes: ½ cup, halved or quartered if large
- Cucumber: ¼ cup, sliced or diced
- Red Onion: 2 tablespoons, thinly sliced (soak in cold water for 5 mins to mellow the flavour if desired)
- Avocado: ½ medium, pitted, peeled, and sliced or diced
- Radishes: 2-3, thinly sliced (optional, for peppery crunch)
For the Eggs & Toppings (Per Serving – Multiply by 2 for the full recipe):
- Large Eggs: 2
- Olive Oil or Butter: For cooking eggs (if frying)
- Crumbled Cotija or Feta Cheese: 1-2 tablespoons (optional, adds saltiness)
- Toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) or Sunflower Seeds: 1 tablespoon (for crunch)
- Optional: Cooked black beans (¼ cup), crumbled bacon (1 strip), pickled red onions, microgreens, fresh cilantro leaves for garnish.
Instructions
For the Salsa Verde Vinaigrette (Makes about 3/4 cup):
- Tomatillos: 4 medium (about 150g), husked, rinsed, and roughly chopped
- Fresh Cilantro: 1 packed cup, stems and leaves
- Jalapeño: ½ to 1 small, stemmed and roughly chopped (seeds removed for less heat, keep some for more)
- Garlic: 1 large clove, peeled and smashed
- Lime Juice: 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed (about 1 large lime)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 6 tablespoons (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- Water: 1-2 tablespoons (optional, to adjust consistency)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, or to taste
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon, freshly ground, or to taste
- Optional: Pinch of ground cumin or a small squeeze of agave/honey for balance
For the Salad (Per Serving – Multiply by 2 for the full recipe):
- Mixed Greens: 2 large handfuls (about 2-3 cups loosely packed) – A mix like spinach, arugula, and romaine works well.
- Cherry Tomatoes: ½ cup, halved or quartered if large
- Cucumber: ¼ cup, sliced or diced
- Red Onion: 2 tablespoons, thinly sliced (soak in cold water for 5 mins to mellow the flavour if desired)
- Avocado: ½ medium, pitted, peeled, and sliced or diced
- Radishes: 2-3, thinly sliced (optional, for peppery crunch)
For the Eggs & Toppings (Per Serving – Multiply by 2 for the full recipe):
- Large Eggs: 2
- Olive Oil or Butter: For cooking eggs (if frying)
- Crumbled Cotija or Feta Cheese: 1-2 tablespoons (optional, adds saltiness)
- Toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) or Sunflower Seeds: 1 tablespoon (for crunch)
- Optional: Cooked black beans (¼ cup), crumbled bacon (1 strip), pickled red onions, microgreens, fresh cilantro leaves for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 480-550
- Sugar: 5-7g
- Fat: 35-45g
- Saturated Fat: 7-10g
- Carbohydrates: 15-20g
- Fiber: 8-10g
- Protein: 18-22g