Savory Breakfast with Soft Eggs (Printable Version)

Protein-packed morning plate featuring soft-boiled eggs, crisp toast, and fresh dressed greens for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs

→ Bread

02 - 4 slices artisan bread (sourdough or whole grain recommended)

→ Greens

03 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 avocado, sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
08 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

10 - 1 tbsp chives or fresh herbs, chopped (optional)
11 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and simmer for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled yolks. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for 2 minutes, then peel carefully.
02 - While eggs cook, toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large bowl, toss mixed greens and cherry tomatoes with half of the dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange toasted bread on serving plates. Top each with sliced avocado and dressed greens mixture.
06 - Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place on top of each plate. Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with chopped chives and flaky sea salt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get protein, fresh vegetables, and satisfying carbs in one beautiful plate
  • The soft-boiled eggs create their own creamy sauce as you eat
  • Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a café
02 -
  • Timing the eggs precisely makes or breaks this dish so keep a timer nearby
  • Letting the dressed greens sit for more than 5 minutes makes them soggy
  • Serve immediately while the eggs are still warm and the toast retains its crunch
03 -
  • Buy your eggs from the back of the shelf where they're typically freshest
  • A wide shallow bowl makes it easier to toss greens without spilling

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