Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce.
To an unlined baking sheet, add walnuts. Toast in the top of the oven for 3-4 min, until golden.
Meanwhile, cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
To a parchment-lined baking sheet, add sweet potatoes and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Roast in the middle of the oven for 20-24 min, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden.
2
Peel, then thinly slice shallot.
Zest, then juice lemon.
To a medium pot, add shallots, lemon juice, honey and 1/4 tsp salt.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until salt dissolves.
Remove from heat. Transfer shallots, including pickling liquid, to a large bowl.
Carefully rinse the pot.
3
To the same pot, add 6 cups of hot water (same for 4 servings). Cover and bring to a boil over high.
Meanwhile, roughly chop parsley.
Using a strainer, drain and rinse lentils.
4
To the bowl with pickled shallots, add mustard, lemon zest, half the parsley and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Stir in lentils.
5
Crack eggs into 2 (4) small glasses or ramekins.
Add vinegar to the simmering water.
Using a spoon, swirl water carefully to create a vortex. One at a time, gently add eggs to the swirling water.
Cook for 3-4 min, stirring water every few minutes, until eggs are soft-set.**
Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels.
Once each egg has reached desired doneness, remove from water with a slotted spoon. Arrange on prepared plate. Season with salt and pepper.
6
To the bowl with marinated lentils and shallots, add roasted sweet potatoes and arugula and spinach mix. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
Divide salad between plates.
Top with poached eggs, goat cheese, walnuts and remaining parsley.