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Lunch | 09.23.20

Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad

Mix things up with a salad for breakfast! This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad is simple, easy to make, and DELICIOUS. Perfect for a balanced meal any time of the day in 15 minutes of less!

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A salad for breakfast? You heard right! When it comes to breakfast salads, having the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and crunchy textures is essential!

Today, we’re sharing our go-to breakfast salad (or lunch, or dinner) that’s quick and easy to make. Loaded with yummy flavors and nutrition, it’s the perfect way to start the day! Here’s what we’re loving about this Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad:

  • Sweet grape tomatoes.
  • Peppery arugula, kale, or spinach.
  • Wholesome cooked quinoa.
  • Creamy, fresh avocado slices.
  • Topped with a creamy, runny poached egg (SO YUMMY)!

This is a recipe you’ll want to save and keep on repeat for a healthy meal any time of the day!

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Ingredients

You’ll only need 6 simple ingredients for this easy breakfast salad recipe:

  • Eggs
  • Lettuce or greens of choice (we used a mix)
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, pistachios, or any type of nut/seed
  • Quinoa (can be dry or pre-cooked. We love these quinoa packs to save time!)
  • Avocado
Ingredients for Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad.

Feel free to make this breakfast salad your own! Add in any toppings or extras that you want.

How to make a Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad

1. Poach the eggs

Poaching the eggs is easier than you might think! In this case, we used these egg poachers to simplify the process. Bring the water to a boil, swirl the water, place the egg poachers in the pot, then pour the eggs into the poachers. Let it cook for a few minutes and done!

  • Pot of boiling water on a dark stove.
  • Egg poachers in a pot of boiling water.
  • Eggs being poured into egg poachers.
  • Eggs being poached in a pot of boiling water.

2. Cook the quinoa

Cook the dry quinoa while the eggs are poaching (here’s a post about how to cook quinoa perfectly every time) or use pre-cooked quinoa in your salad instead!

3. Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, nuts, and avocado

And any other toppings you might want! We didn’t include a salad dressing since the runny poached eggs and creamy avocado add so much flavor to this salad. However, this Easy Lemon Vinaigrette would pair wonderfully!

4. Add salt/pepper

Serve and enjoy!

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You’ll love this easy, healthy breakfast salad!

It’s loaded with protein, healthy fats, healthy carbs, and yummy flavors. What’s not to love? This Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad is perfect for adding into your healthy weekday breakfast mix!

Top shot of Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad with runny egg.

More healthy breakfast recipes:

  • Easy Avocado Breakfast Toast
  • Tofu Scramble Vegan Breakfast Bowl
  • Easy Whole30 Breakfast Casserole
  • Healthy Breakfast Tacos
  • Skillet Sweet Potato Hash with Kale

Want to take this meal up a notch? Pair it with a smoothie from Smoothie Box for added nutrition (and get $15 off your first box)!

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Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad

Mix things up with a salad for breakfast! This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad is simple, easy to make, and DELICIOUS. Perfect for a balanced meal any time of the day in 15 minutes of less!
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Salads
Calories: 384 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups lettuce (or greens of choice)
  • 7 grape tomatoes
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
  • salt/pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
  • Give the water a swirl, then place the egg poachers in the pot.
  • Pour the eggs into the poachers and let cook for 2-4 minutes.
  • Create the salads by layering the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cooked quinoa, and walnuts.
  • Add the poached eggs and top with salt/pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Feel free to use greens or lettuce of choice.
  • Here’s a post about how to cook quinoa perfectly every time or use pre-cooked quinoa in your salad instead!
  • Want to add a salad dressing? This Easy Lemon Vinaigrette pairs wonderfully!

Nutrition

Calories: 384 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 186 mg | Sodium: 99 mg | Potassium: 1024 mg | Fiber: 11 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 1635 IU | Vitamin C: 22 mg | Calcium: 90 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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75 Comments

  1. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says:

    September 24, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an incredible breakfast! It makes getting up in the morning so much easier!

    Reply
  2. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:

    September 24, 2020 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea for breakfast! And your poached egg looks perfect. Love this idea for a healthy meal.

    Reply
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