TWISTED EGGS BENEDICT SALAD

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Salad for breakfast? Absolutely. You can prep everything except the dressing and chill it overnight. In the morning, dress the salad and poach the eggs. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1-1/3 cups chopped fennel bulb
8 ounces diced deli ham or Canadian bacon
6 cups baby kale salad blend (about 4 ounces)
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 quarts water
8 large eggs

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, fennel and ham; saute until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Cool 3 minutes., Toss vegetable mixture with salad blend, peppers and green onions. Whisk together mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining oil until smooth., In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl; slip eggs into water. Poach, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, toss salad with dressing. Divide salad among 8 plates. Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs from water; place 1 on top of each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 200mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges