Complete the vitamins and minerals of green with eggs, a healthy protein. This light, economical and practical salad supports those who diet with their full -conservative feature. Enjoy your meal!
Wash the lettuce or curly lettuce leaves in vinegar water for 15-20 minutes, put them in a strainer and dry them. Smash it with your hands without touching the knife and take it into a salad bowl.
Finely chop the spring onions. Remove the pits from the olives and finely chop them.
Wash the eggs and boil them for 5-6 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Peel and slice.
For the sauce, whisk the fresh lemon juice and olive oil and add salt and pepper.
Blend the greens you bought on the serving plate with the sauce and arrange the sliced eggs on it. Grate the yellow rind of a lemon. Take some peppercorns on it.
You can decorate your salad with pitted olives and serve cold. Bon Appetit!
Benefits of Ingredients in Lettuce Salad With Eggs
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Lettuce:
Lettuce, with its high water and fiber content, supports digestion and contributes to gut health. While Vitamin K strengthens bone health, Vitamin A is crucial for eye health. It is also rich in minerals like folate and potassium, which aid in the body's overall balance. It pairs wonderfully with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and olive oil in fresh salads. Additionally, it can be preferred as a refreshing garnish alongside grilled chicken or fish dishes.
Fresh Onion:
Spring onion, a low-calorie vegetable, is a rich source of vitamins K and C. It supports bone health, aids blood clotting, and boosts the immune system. Its antioxidants protect the body against free radicals. Its fibrous nature supports digestion. It adds a refreshing flavor, especially in salads, omelets, soups, traditional Turkish dishes like 'cacık' and 'piyaz,' and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and fish.
Egg:
Eggs are a highly bioavailable protein source, essential for muscle growth and repair. Rich in B12, Vitamin D, selenium, and choline, they support brain function, nervous system health, and energy production. Lutein and zeaxanthin pigments aid eye health, reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Despite their cholesterol content, eggs typically don't adversely affect blood cholesterol in most healthy individuals. A breakfast staple, eggs pair wonderfully with various ingredients like cheese, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and whole-wheat bread.
Black Olive:
Black olives are rich in monounsaturated fats supporting heart health, and powerful antioxidants like Vitamin E and polyphenols protecting cells. They shield the body against free radicals, help reduce inflammation, and contribute to blood formation with their iron content. Their fiber aids digestion. Black olives pair wonderfully with many ingredients such as cheese, tomatoes, oregano, citrus, fish, and chicken. They enhance the flavor of salads, pasta, and pizzas.
Olive Oil:
Olive oil, especially in its extra virgin form, is a powerful source of health benefits due to its high content of polyphenol antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid). It supports heart health by helping to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL). With its anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces inflammation in the body, prevents cell damage, and provides protection against chronic diseases. It supports the digestive system and contributes to skin health. An indispensable part of Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with salads, vegetable dishes, fish, legumes, and fresh bread.
Lemon:
Lemon is a citrus fruit rich in Vitamin C, supporting the immune system and acting as a powerful antioxidant. Its citric acid stimulates bile production, aiding digestion and enhancing nutrient absorption. It contributes to the body's alkaline balance, supporting detoxification processes. Furthermore, it benefits skin health and may help prevent kidney stone formation. It pairs well with honey, ginger, mint, or olive oil.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
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