Warm salad with Parma ham, poached egg and goat cheese

1 serving

15 minutes

This exquisite warm salad with Parma ham, poached egg, and goat cheese is a true example of French culinary refinement. The combination of delicate poached egg, crispy fried ham, and creamy goat cheese creates a rich texture and complex flavor—from the slight acidity of balsamic vinegar to the savory saltiness of the ham. This salad is perfect for both a morning breakfast and a cozy dinner, offering gastronomic delight. The dish's origins can be found in the traditional French love for refined salads where the freshness of greens meets the warm, rich flavors of toppings. It pairs perfectly with crispy toasts and light wine, adding an irresistible charm to the classic French dining experience.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 597
• Proteins: 26.4g
• Fats: 41.9g
• Carbohydrates: 24.8g

Ingredients

• Mixed salad leaves: 100 g
• Parma ham: 60 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Toasts: 2 pc
• Balsamic vinegar: 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sea salt: to taste
• Vinegar: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. To prepare poached eggs, pour 2.5 cm of water into a saucepan, add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar, and heat until the first bubbles appear.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 2 tablespoons

2. Take an egg and carefully break it into a pre-prepared bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. As soon as the water starts to boil, the first bubbles will appear, pour the egg from the bowl into the saucepan. If the egg white sticks to the bottom of the saucepan, quickly lift it with a spatula.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

4. Leave the egg to cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat.

5. Meanwhile, roast slices of Parma ham in a dry pan. Place the ham on a mixture of salad leaves (Corn, Radicchio, Frisée, and Romano).

   Required ingredients:

   • Parma ham: 60 g
   • Mixed salad leaves: 100 g

6. Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Balsamic vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon

7. In the pan where the ham was fried, place slices of toast and lightly toast them. Flip the toasts and add pieces of goat cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Toasts: 2 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

8. Carefully scoop the egg with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb the water.

9. Place the egg and toast with goat cheese on salad leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Toasts: 2 pieces

10. Add freshly ground black pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste