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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Breakfast salad

    May 4, 2018 by Caroline's Cooking

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    breakfast salad

    I know, breakfast for many people means loading up. And while this breakfast salad has bacon and egg in it, they're balanced out with lots of veggies. A delicious, easy mix of flavors perfect any time. 

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    This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. Thanks to the sponsor companies who provided product samples; opinions remain my own. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page.

    I first got in to brunch when I lived in New York years ago and while we've gone in and out on how often we have it, it's still something we both enjoy. Of course in years gone by, I'd be more likely sipping on a cocktail like the recent strawberry bellini I shared. These days I am more likely just on coffee, but we do often try some more indulgent main dishes.

    One of the places we often go does the most amazing brunch mains like shrimp popovers and clam and bacon sandwiches. Delicious, but indulgent. I do like the fact they come with some salad, and they do in fact have a breakfast salad on the menu. It got me thinking about making my own, and so glad I did.

    breakfast salad

    Especially with the trend of breakfast for dinner and late brunch at lunchtime, it seems only fair breakfast food can be just about anything. The grilled breakfast flatbread I made last year was a perfect example of mixing up meals, and delicious it was too.

    So, what should go in a breakfast salad? Quite honestly, I think you could add anything, but for me egg and bacon seemed kind of essential. Then after that, I've kept things pretty simple, all pulled together with a French vinaigrette.

    salad base for breakfast salad

    Ways to change up your breakfast salad

    As I say, I have kept things pretty simple here but ways you can change it up include:

    • change the eggs - try some boiled eggs or poached egg on top instead;
    • add avocado and beans - you could even swap the vinaigrette for salsa/enchilada sauce (and some tasty Cabot cheese!) for a Southwest flair;
    • mix in some antipasti for a Mediterranean flair (like the tasty artichokes and sun dried tomatoes from Cento);
    • add croutons for some extra crunch and make a little heartier;
    • mix in some sweet potato or other leftover roasted vegetables - a great way to use leftovers, and makes it more filling too;
    • add grains or lentils for a heartier meal - quinoa or French lentils would go well.

    Bacon and egg are a natural pair, but it turns out they work perfectly as part of a salad as well. There are lots of ways you can customize this breakfast salad to your taste, so give it a try and get experimenting.

    getting ready to dig in to a breakfast salad

    Try these other less typical breakfast ideas:

    • Vegetarian breakfast burrito
    • Steak and egg breakfast skillet
    • Shakshuka hummus
    • Plus get more breakfast and brunch recipes in the archives.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Breakfast salad

    Bacon and eggs add a brunch flair to this tasty breakfast salad. Easy to customize and make heartier too.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 567kcal
    Author: Caroline's Cooking
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    Ingredients

    • 4 handfuls salad greens I used arugula and some pea sprouts, but as you have/prefer, eg Cal-Organic
    • 1 tomato
    • ¼ cucumber
    • ½ red pepper
    • 6 slices bacon
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 eggs eg Eggland's Best

    For the dressing

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon sugar

    Instructions

    • Divide the greens between two bowls. Slice the tomato, cucumber and pepper and arrange on top of the greens. At this point, add in anything else you might want. 
    • Whisk together the dressing ingredients (oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar) and drizzle over the salad.
    • Cook the bacon as you prefer (under the broiler, in a pan, oven or microwave) then allow to drain and cool a minute before cutting into slices. Divide between the bowls.
    • While the bacon is cooking, warm some oil in a pan to give a thin layer and fry the eggs, basting the top with the warm oil to cook the top of the white (and yolk to your preference). Top the bowls with the eggs and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2615IU | Vitamin C: 66.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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    This breakfast salad is a tasty combination of a light salad, bacon and egg. Easily customized and a great anytime meal. It doesn't take long to prepare and while the basic recipe is pretty simple, there are lots of ideas to make it a bit different. #ad #brunchweek #salad #breakfastfordinner #bacon #brunch

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    1. Wendy

      May 10, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Great way to get in all those servings of veggies we strive for each day.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        May 12, 2018 at 11:54 am

        Thanks Wendy, indeed a tasty way to enjoy them.

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    2. Christie Campbell

      May 10, 2018 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      Breakfast salad? That's something I've never thought of. Looks delicious.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        May 12, 2018 at 11:54 am

        Thanks, it's really delicious, whenever you have it.

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    3. Karen

      May 06, 2018 at 11:22 pm

      This is incredibly clever Caroline! Love the freshness of this breakfast salad.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        May 07, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        Thanks Karen, it's relatively simple but tastes so good.

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    4. Liz

      May 04, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      YES to the breakfast salad! I love this idea---though I'd probably add a hard boiled egg to mine 🙂

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        May 07, 2018 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks Liz, yes hard boiled egg would be great as well - I just tend to prefer other ways with eggs, hence the fried here.

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