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Sunrise Greens: Crafting the Perfect Breakfast Salad with Egg
A vibrant and nutritious breakfast salad featuring fresh greens, creamy avocado, and perfectly cooked eggs, ideal for a healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
greens
- 3 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, and baby kale) (washed and dried)
- 1 piece ripe avocado (sliced)
eggs
- 2 large eggs (preferably free-range or organic)
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
seasoning
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (for garnish)
- as needed Fresh herbs (chives or parsley) (finely chopped for freshness)
Instructions
- Gently rinse and dry the greens, then arrange on plates.
- Cook eggs: boil for 6 minutes for soft yolks or fry sunny-side-up until whites are set.
- Assemble: top greens with sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and halved eggs.
- Whisk dressing: combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the salad: drizzle dressing over greens and toss gently. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and herbs.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with crusty whole-grain toast or hummus.