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Warm Breakfast Salad

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 22 Comments

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!

This is a post with Recipe Redux so check out all these fabulous BREAKFAST posts from our community of bloggers…I love inspiration for my favorite meal of the day!

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi Iโ€™m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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  1. breakfast bar furniture says

    March 1, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    This looks absolutely yummy!

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  2. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:41 am

    ADORE THIS! ๐Ÿ™‚ I make breakfast salads with greens, eggs and butternut squash! ๐Ÿ™‚ Yummy!

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  3. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    January 28, 2012 at 12:32 am

    This would also make a great dinner too!

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  4. Kristina LaRue says

    January 27, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    @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.

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  5. Danielle Omar says

    January 26, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    You had me at salad. This is perfect! Can’t wait to try. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Emma @ The Hearty Heart says

    January 22, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    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?!)

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  7. Kristen (swanky dietitian) says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    What a great idea! I love this!
    I love a good savory breakfast..between the eggs, bacon, and sweet potatoes, this sounds perfect!

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  8. Kristina LaRue says

    January 22, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    @Liz I’d love the hear how the kids react ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  9. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

    January 22, 2012 at 3:35 am

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says

    January 21, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Alex @ delicious-knowledge.com says

    January 21, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Gorgeous photos! Very nice blog, thanks for sharing! Alex

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  12. Curry says

    January 21, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    What a great idea! Salad for breakfast…and hearty enough to be satisfying! Thanks for Reduxing with us!

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  13. Ayla Withee @EatSimply says

    January 21, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    This a great idea! I would eat this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Yum.

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  14. Rebecca @ It's a Savoury Life says

    January 21, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Love this idea! You make a morning veggie salad look very appetizing – your pictures are great and I love the salad bowl, so pretty!

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  15. GrainCrazy says

    January 21, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Love all your great ideas! Thanks for sharing them.

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  16. Liz Marr, MS, RD @ LizOnFood.com says

    January 21, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Wonderful concept and execution! And your pics are very enticing.

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  17. Kristina LaRue says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    @Elizabeth.. I’ve never had savory oatmeal.. do you have a recipe?

    @Nicole @Gretchen @Carlene Thanks for the comments girls! #recipereduxrocks

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  18. carlenesfigments says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    This is a great lunch too! Anything with sweet potatoes.

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  19. gretchen says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    great photos… and yummy looking breakfast!

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  20. Nicole @WholeHealthRD says

    January 21, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    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.

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  21. Elizabeth Jarrard says

    January 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    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!

    Reply

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