Elegant Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Salad
A delightful and sophisticated breakfast salad featuring mixed greens, crispy bacon, sunny-side-up eggs, and a zesty orange dressing.
Ingredients
| 3 | mixed salad greens |
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| 4 | eggs, fried sunny side up, and kept warm |
| 4 | slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled |
| 1 | orange zested, ½ segmented and ½ juiced |
| 1 | tablespoon Champagne vinegar |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| ½ | teaspoon fresh grated ginger |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon white pepper |
| 2 | cups day old rustic bread, cut into bite-sized cubes |
| 3 | tablespoons butter |
| salt |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the dressing by combining orange juice, zest, Champagne vinegar, olive oil, fresh grated ginger, salt, and white pepper in a half pint mason jar. Close the lid securely and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and smooth. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. |
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| 2. | For the croutons, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bite-sized bread cubes, sprinkle with salt, and allow them to brown on one side for a minute or two. Stir gently and continue cooking for a few more minutes until the croutons are golden brown and crispy. |
| 3. | To plate the salads, divide the mixed greens between two plates. Top with fried sunny-side-up eggs, crispy croutons, crumbled bacon, and segments of orange. Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and serve immediately while still warm. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița