Description
A refreshing and filling breakfast salad that combines greens, fruits, proteins, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 big handfuls baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 small apple, chopped
- 1/3 cup berries (strawberries or blueberries)
- 2 eggs (hard boiled, jammy, or scrambled) or 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or pumpkin seeds
- Optional extras: cucumber slices, shredded carrots, or leftover roasted sweet potato cubes
Quick dressing:
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, chopped apple, berries, eggs or cottage cheese, avocado, nuts, and seeds.
- In a small cup, mix together the dressing ingredients until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add optional extras if desired.
- Serve immediately or prepare in layers for meal prep to keep the salad fresh.
Notes
For meal prep, keep the dressing and crunchy toppings separate until ready to serve. This salad can be customized with various fruits and proteins based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg