Savory Breakfast Soft Eggs Greens (Print)
Protein-rich morning plate with soft eggs, crisp toast and fresh greens
# Ingredient List:
→ Eggs
01 - 4 large eggs
→ Bread
02 - 4 slices artisan bread (sourdough or whole grain)
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
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 in a toaster or under a grill 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 lightly 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- Protein keeps you satisfied until lunch without feeling heavy
- The soft yolk creates its own creamy sauce for the greens
- Takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish
02 -
- Start eggs in cold water then bring to a boil for more consistent timing
- The ice bath stop cooking immediately and makes peeling easier
- Dress greens right before serving so they stay crisp
03 -
- Use older eggs for easier peeling fresh ones stick stubbornly to the white
- Warm your plate before serving so the eggs stay soft longer