I’ve had people ask me lately about ideas on how to get more veggies at breakfast. I love making an omelet and stuffing it with spinach, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese. But if you know me, I am always looking for ways to get creative in the kitchen to keep it interesting.
Soooo.. Today I went with a breakfast salad. AND WHOAH was good! It’s super fun to get a full serving or two of veg right in the am. (E liked it too and appreciated the change up from oats).
Other veggie for breakfast ideas
1. Green Smoothies
2. Omelets
3. Mini Quiches or Spinach and Carrot Quiches
4. Fritatas
5. Breakfast Strata
6. Pumpkin Pancakes
7. Zucchini Bread or Carrot Loaf
8. Avocado spread, layer toast with egg, and tomato!
9. Bean Breakfast Burrito
10. Leftover pizza… loaded with veg (of course)
Warm Breakfast Salad for Two
2 cups lettuce (I used red leaf)
1 sweet potato, diced
1 apple, diced (I used gala)
2 pieces turkey or canadian bacon, crispy and crumbled
Fresh basil, chopped
2 eggs, lightly fried or poached
Balsamic vinegar, if desired
Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat to cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and place on paper towels to remove some grease. Turn up temp to medium high heat, and place the sweet potatoes and apples in the warm skillet and cook until a little brown. (If you have a microwave, zap the potato until it’s a little tender. If you are like me and don’t have a mic., place your potato in the skillet with some water, cover with a lid and steam away… add the apples after potato is soft).
Layer salad- Lettuce, basil, sweet potato hash, crumbled bacon, top with egg, and drizzle with balsamic vin if desired.
Latte to drink.. YUMMY!
This meal was so satisfying….when my plate is balanced with all the food groups ( Protein + Carbs + Fruit/Veg + Dariy) it makes my body feel better!
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This looks absolutely yummy!
ADORE THIS! 🙂 I make breakfast salads with greens, eggs and butternut squash! 🙂 Yummy!
This would also make a great dinner too!
@Emma Thank you! I got the plates as a wedding gift…they are “Butler’s Pantry” from Lenox. You can find them and the flatware at Macy’s.
You had me at salad. This is perfect! Can’t wait to try. 🙂
Big fan of veggies at brekkie! Looks like a really well balanced meal, great colour variety too. (Beautiful plates and cutlery-where are they from?!)
What a great idea! I love this!
I love a good savory breakfast..between the eggs, bacon, and sweet potatoes, this sounds perfect!
@Liz I’d love the hear how the kids react 😉
Oh my goodness. Your recipe is so colorful, and it looks amazing. I’m laughing out loud just thinking about what my boys would think if I served them an egg-topped salad for breakfast! They love all the ingredients in your salad, but I wonder how they’d react if it landed on the breakfast table. I think I’ll try! I know my husband would love it 🙂
Kristina – this is AWESOME! I’ve often talked about why we are the only country it seems that thinks veggies (besides in an omelet) at breakfast is strange. Just love this approach and all your ideas. And I pinned it 🙂
Gorgeous photos! Very nice blog, thanks for sharing! Alex
What a great idea! Salad for breakfast…and hearty enough to be satisfying! Thanks for Reduxing with us!
This a great idea! I would eat this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Yum.
Love this idea! You make a morning veggie salad look very appetizing – your pictures are great and I love the salad bowl, so pretty!
Love all your great ideas! Thanks for sharing them.
Wonderful concept and execution! And your pics are very enticing.
@Elizabeth.. I’ve never had savory oatmeal.. do you have a recipe?
@Nicole @Gretchen @Carlene Thanks for the comments girls! #recipereduxrocks
This is a great lunch too! Anything with sweet potatoes.
great photos… and yummy looking breakfast!
Love this idea. I’ve done potatoes, bacon, and eggs for breakfast….why not throw over greens?! Love your photos too BTW! Nice to discover your blog.
Very interesting! I do love savory oatmeal-with lots of veggies, but I am not the best about getting my veggies in during the morning. Thanks for the inspiration!