Breakfast Salad with Smoked Trout and Quinoa
A Mediterranean seafood recipe built around large eggs, head of Little Gem lettuce, Persian cucumber.
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- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 head of Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/2 Persian cucumber, sliced
- 4 very thin slices red onion
- 3 ounces smoked trout, coarsely flaked
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or other grain
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Chopped dill (for serving)
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Method
- Carefully lower eggs into a small saucepan of gently boiling water; cook 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool; drain. Peel eggs; thinly slice.
- Toss lettuce, cucumber, onion, smoked trout, quinoa, oil, capers, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a large bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix yogurt, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tsp. lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt. Divide lemon yogurt between 2 bowls and mound salad over. Top with egg slices and dill.
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