EGG Bites! Protein Power Salad with Easy Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients

4

EGG Bites! 5 Cheese

1/2 cup / 125 ml

extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup / 125 ml

packed mixed fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, chives, dill, mint and/or cilantro

3 tbsp / 45 ml

cider or white wine vinegar

1 clove

garlic, grated

1/2 tsp / 2 ml

each salt and pepper (or to taste)

2 cup / 500 ml

spring green mix or torn lettuce

1 cup / 250 ml

assorted chopped fresh veggies such as tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, red cabbage and green onion

1 tbsp / 15 ml

unsalted pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Heat EGG Bites! according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly while preparing remaining ingredients.

2. Combine olive oil, herbs, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Makes 2/3 cups (150 mL) dressing. Dressing can be transferred to a jar and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

3. Toss greens and vegetables with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the prepared dressing.

4. Cut EGG Bites! into 4 pieces and scatter over top along with seeds. Drizzle eggs with 1 tsp (5 mL) additional dressing (or to taste).

Tips

1. Replace the EGG Bites! 5 Cheese with Cheese & Bacon flavour if preferred.

2. For a speedy shortcut, replace the homemade herb vinaigrette with your favourite bottled salad dressing.

3. For even more protein and flavour, top salad with 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped, crumbled or grated cheese such as cheddar, Havarti, Swiss, feta or goat cheese.