Sunday Brunch Warm Salad With Fried Egg + Sangria Cooler

 

 

 

It is really hot these days, everyone just prefer to chill at home than to have any outdoor activities. So for that, we have something for you to try for Sunday or Saturday brunch. It's a very healthy dish and the sangria drink is perfect to cool you down on this hot season. Sangria is originally a wine punch from Spain or Portugal and famous during summer. Sangria is normally made with red wine, fresh, seasonal fruit and a bit of bubbly water or citrus flavored soda. But this one is a non-alcoholic Sangria, so we just replace it with dark grape juice. :)

Oh ya, do you know those flowers you see in the picture are edible flowers? We managed to find these within the salad shelves at the supermarket, so we think they are perfect for garnishing. You should try it too, just mix it with your favourite salads! :)

{Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes}

•   4 tablespoons olive oil 
•   2 baking potatoes (about 1 pound total), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Coarse salt, ground pepper + garlic powder + paprika
• 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 bunches flat-leaf spinach (2 pounds total), thick stems removed, leaves washed well and roughly torn
• 1 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler
•  1 large eggs

      

     Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add potatoes and shallot; season with salt and pepper, a bit of garlic powder and paprika. Cook, tossing occasionally, until potatoes are tender and browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil with vinegar, mustard, and season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Add spinach and Parmesan (do not toss); set aside.
3. When potatoes are done cooking, immediately transfer to bowl with spinach and dressing (reserve skillet). Toss salad until spinach is slightly wilted and serve.
4. Heat skillet over medium, and gently crack eggs into skillet without breaking yolks; season with salt and pepper. Cook until whites are almost set, about 1 minute. Cover, turn off heat, and let stand until whites are just set but yolks are still soft, about 2 minutes more. Top the salad with a fried egg, and serve immediately.

 {Non-Alcoholic Sangria Cooler}

• 4 cups dark-grape juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup soda water
• 1 pear
• 1 apple
• 1 orange

Consider using juice from red grapes, pink grapefruit juice, orange juice and some lime juice. Cut thin slices of fresh orange and lime. This non-alcoholic drink can be enhanced by actually using table grapes as part of the mix.