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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Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad VIDEO TUTORIAL
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
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!
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!
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
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Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad
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!
Video
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!
Claire says:
Eggs and avo is an Australian staple.
But I just love the quinoa in this recipe!
This will be perfect for a ladies brunch I am having next week.
Kate says:
Yes! I am with you. My husband and I lived in Japan for three years and eating salad for breakfast over there is perfectly normal and I loved it! This one looks beeeeautiful!
Alisa Fleming says:
This looks divine! I’ve never had a breakfast salad, but have wanted to start enjoying more savories in the a.m.
Taylor Kiser says:
This breakfast salad has my name written all over it! What a delicious way to start the day!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says:
I would gladly eat this salad for breakfast if I could eat this egg with it! I love it all and do sometimes eat salad for breakfast! Your photos are beautiful and it looks so delicious!
Christine McMichael replied:
So perfect! Enjoy the recipe!! And thank you 😉
Lorie says:
I would eat this all day every day! So simple and I have everything needed!
Christine McMichael replied:
Ahhh same! The best!
Gloria says:
Totally LOVE eggs and avocados. This is perfect for breakfast or brunch. WE love “breakfast for dinner” and this would be a welcome any night of the week.
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too! So good!!
Sarah says:
I’d enjoy this salad any time of day! Great way to use up leftover (planned over) quinoa.
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes, I agree! Perfect for lunch and dinner as well!
Marie @ Yay! For Food says:
Love your pictures! So colourful and healthy. I actually have all the ingredients on hand to make this breakfast salad. Totally going to make this tomorrow morning!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Marie! Enjoy!
Whitney E, R.D. says:
This breakfast salad is so beautiful! I am loving all of the different colors + combination of flavors. This sounds delicious and I, too like veggies in the morning 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you! 🙂
Jessica Robinson says:
Christine, this salad looks amazing! I’m going to add some crumbled blue cheese and crispy bacon to make it a great lunch for this week! Loving the flavors!
Christine McMichael replied:
That sounds like a delicious addition! Enjoy!
Tova says:
Is there a dressing you could recommend to go on top? Thanks!
Christine McMichael replied:
I always love adding a little bit of olive oil with sea salt!
Dave says:
It looks great, i would totally eat that for breakfast. The combination of avocado and poached egg sounds delicious!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Dave! It was super delicious!
Agnes says:
That looks amazing! My kinda meal
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Agnes! 🙂
Casey- momma and the pea says:
Your photography is beautiful and the dish looks right up my alley! 🙂 I will try this for sure!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks so much, Casey! 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!