Recipe of the day: Meat-free Monday Jammy egg summer salad with minty yoghurt dressing

Welcome to Meat-free Monday with our delightful Jammy Egg Summer Salad recipe. This refreshing dish is the ideal pick-me-up for warm days, offering a burst of flavors and satisfying protein. Created by SApoultry.co.za, this salad can serve four and takes approximately 40 minutes to prepare, including both cooking and assembly times.

To start, gather your ingredients: 8 large eggs at room temperature, white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, assorted vegetables such as asparagus or green beans, mixed salad leaves, chargrilled artichoke or courgette ribbons, and Greek-style yoghurt. For the dressing, you'll need Greek-style yoghurt, lemon juice and zest, fresh mint, and parsley.

Begin preparing the eggs by placing them in a bowl of ice water. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of white vinegar, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Gently place the eggs into the simmering water using a slotted spoon and add a pinch of bicarbonate of soda to prevent cracking and foam. Cook for precisely 5 minutes and 30 seconds, then transfer the eggs to an ice bath for five minutes to cool them down.

While waiting for the eggs to cool, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, zest, chopped mint, and parsley to create the minty yoghurt dressing. Once the eggs have cooled to room temperature, peel them carefully and slice each egg in half. Arrange the egg halves on a serving platter, creating an appealing display for your salad.

Now, it's time to assemble the salad. Layer the mixed salad leaves, asparagus, green beans, artichoke, or courgette ribbons, and any other vegetables of your choice on the platter. Carefully place the sliced eggs over the greens, adding visual appeal and protein-rich goodness to your dish. Drizzle the prepared minty yoghurt dressing over the salad, and garnish with lemon wedges for an extra zesty touch.

Enjoy this nutritious, visually stunning, and delicious Meat-free Monday meal, ensuring it's just as beautiful as it is tasty – all without the need for meat!