Superfood salad

We have been serving these healthy bowls for Qantas for some time now – they are very popular both in the lounges and inf l ight. We always include a poached egg, but they can also come with a wide range of grains, cheeses, nuts, greens and dressings. So, use this as a guide and go a little crazy – it’s all good for you!To make the herbed tahini dressing, put all the ingredients into a food processor or blender with 1/3 cup (80 ml) of water and blitz until completely smooth

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Step 1

To cook the buckwheat, lightly toast it in a dry saucepan until it turns a shade darker and smells nutty. Carefully (it will spit) pour in enough boiling water to generously cover the buckwheat, salt lightly and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

Step 2

Just before serving, blanch the kale in salted boiling water for 1 minute or until wilted, then drain well.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half and take out the stone, then peel and cut into quarters lengthways.

Step 4

To serve, divide the ingredients equally between four bowls. Begin with the kale, followed by the buckwheat and feta. Top each serving with a quarter of an avocado and a poached egg, then drizzle over 2 tablespoons of the herbed tahini dressing and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the nut and seed mix.

Step 5

Tip For perfect poached eggs, slip very fresh eggs into a pan containing a 4 cm (1½ inches) depth of barely simmering water (don’t try to cook too many eggs at a time until you become more prof i cient) and gently spoon the water over the eggs as they cook. When the eggs are set to your liking, carefully remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towel. If you’re poaching eggs for a salad, drop them into iced water to cool. Poached eggs will keep for 2 days in the fridge.

Step 6

Variations Instead of kale, use lettuce, shaved cabbage or baby spinach leaves as a base, then add other cooked grains such as brown rice, pearl barley, farro or quinoa.

Step 7

For alternative toppings, try bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, toasted nori and any seeds or nuts you like.

Step 8

Any healthy type of dressing would work too – think about ones made from yoghurt, buttermilk, tamari or soy sauce. Your imagination is the limit. And of course, feel free to add some chilli.