Spinach Salad with Poached Eggs; the art of poaching eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 3oz (90gr) fresh spinach
- 4 eggs, poached
- 3 slices Prosciutto or other dry-cured ham, torn into large pieces
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbs Balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbs Dijon mustard
- 3 tbs good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 284g | |
| Calories 733 | |
| Calories from Fat 603 | 82% |
| Total Fat 67.91g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat 12.35g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 248% |
| Sodium 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium 327mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 8.16g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 6.35g | 4% |
| Protein 23.4g | 37% |
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