Savory Breakfast with Soft Eggs (Print Version)

Protein-rich breakfast plate with perfectly soft eggs, golden toast, and dressed fresh greens—ready in under 20 minutes.

# What You 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

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

# How to Prepare:

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 on 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 evenly coated.
05 - Arrange toasted bread on serving plates. Top each with sliced avocado and dressed greens.
06 - Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place on top. Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with chives and flaky sea salt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The soft yolk creates its own creamy sauce when you cut into it, binding everything together perfectly
  • You get protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables all in one beautiful, satisfying plate
02 -
  • The ice bath step is non negotiable if you want that perfect soft yolk center
  • Overdressing the greens makes them soggy, so err on the side of less and add more at the table
03 -
  • Use your oldest eggs for boiling because fresh eggs are notoriously difficult to peel cleanly
  • Letting the dressed greens sit for 5 minutes before serving helps flavors meld and soften slight bitterness

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