Savory Breakfast Soft Eggs Toast (Printable)
Protein-packed morning plate featuring soft-boiled eggs, golden toast, and fresh greens with zesty dressing.
# What You'll 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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
08 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
10 - 1 tbsp chives or fresh herbs, chopped (optional)
11 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
# Directions:
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 throughout.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and well combined.
04 - In a large bowl, toss mixed greens and cherry tomatoes with half of the dressing until lightly coated.
05 - Arrange toasted bread on serving plates. Top each toast with sliced avocado and a portion of dressed greens.
06 - Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place on top of each plate. Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with chopped chives and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately while eggs are warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but feels like something you'd order at a fancy café
- The combination of warm eggs, crisp toast, and fresh greens hits every texture craving
02 -
- Cold eggs straight from the fridge need an extra 30 seconds in the boiling water
- The ice bath is nonnegotiable for that perfect soft consistency
03 -
- Smoked salmon turns this into something that feels incredibly fancy
- Sautéed mushrooms add earthiness that pairs beautifully with the soft eggs