Fresh salad

Fresh Salad with Eggs, Telemea Cheese, and Orange

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

I propose a simple and delicious fresh salad recipe, perfect for warm days or as a side dish for a light lunch. This salad combines crunchy textures with refreshing flavors, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lunch or a picnic with friends. Here’s how to prepare it step by step.

Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of green salad (about 150 g)
- 3-4 medium eggs
- 300 g Telemea cheese (preferably goat cheese for a more intense flavor)
- 100 g green olives, pitted
- 2-3 medium carrots
- 1 can of cooked corn (about 200 g)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 large orange
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Start by boiling the eggs. Place them in a pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Let them boil for 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. After boiling, transfer them to cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients. Tear the green salad into large pieces by hand to preserve all the essential nutrients. Avoid cutting with a knife, as this can oxidize the leaves.
3. Peel the carrots and grate them or cut them into julienne for a crunchy texture. If you're in a hurry, you can use baby carrots, which don’t require peeling.
4. When the eggs have cooled, peel them and cut them into cubes. Likewise, cut the Telemea cheese into similar-sized cubes so that they integrate well into the salad.
5. In a large bowl, add the salad, cubed eggs, Telemea cheese, carrots, cooked corn, and green olives. Gently mix to avoid crushing the ingredients.
6. For an extra touch of freshness, finely chop the mint leaves and add them to the salad. They will provide a distinct taste and a refreshing aroma.
7. Peel the orange and cut it into thin slices or cubes, depending on your preference. Add it to the bowl with the salad, being careful not to remove any juice, as it will add a note of acidity and sweetness.
8. Finally, season the salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Gently mix to combine all the ingredients.

Serving suggestions:
This fresh salad is delicious served immediately, but you can also prepare it a few hours in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator to combine the flavors. It is ideal as a side dish with grilled meat or as a main dish alongside a slice of fresh bread.

Possible variations:
If you want to add a crunch, you can include nuts or toasted seeds. Also, for a more exotic taste, replace the Telemea cheese with feta or add avocado for a creamy texture.

This fresh salad with eggs, Telemea cheese, and orange is not only a quick recipe but also a healthy choice, full of vitamins and minerals. Enjoy every bite!

 Ingredients: a bunch of green salad, 3-4 boiled eggs, 300 grams of telemea cheese, 100 grams of green olives, 2-3 carrots, a can of boiled corn, a little mint, an orange