Anti Inflammatory Smoky Paprika Egg & Spinach Salad
Warm dressing, jammy eggs, and a shower of crispy chickpeas — this salad is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while quietly doing your body a serious favor. Every ingredient here pulls its weight from an anti-inflammatory standpoint: extra virgin olive oil and turmeric in the dressing, antioxidant-rich baby spinach and roasted red peppers as the base, and almonds adding healthy fats and satisfying crunch. Smoked paprika shows up twice — once on the chickpeas, once in the dressing — giving the whole bowl a deep, almost smoky warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The trick of warming the dressing in a skillet before tossing it over the spinach is a small step that makes a big difference, gently wilting the greens and blooming the spices so every bite is coated in flavor. Those oven-roasted chickpeas are genuinely addictive, and the seven-minute eggs with their soft, golden yolks bring a richness that ties everything together. It serves four, so it's an easy weeknight dinner or a meal-prep win you can feel good about all week.
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4 servings
For the crispy chickpeas
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 6 oz baby spinach
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dry-roasted almonds, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels, then spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt, and toss to coat evenly.
- 2
Roast the chickpeas for 20–25 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, until deep golden and crisp on the outside. Remove from the oven and set aside; they will continue to crisp as they cool.
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