BLT Breakfast Salad

A salad to kick start the day or as a light "brinner" (breakfast for dinner), this flavourful breakfast salad has all the makings of a much-loved classic BLT: crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, sourdough croutons and a creamy mayo-based dressing. And of course some soft boiled eggs to add protein and to keep you satiated until lunchtime! Leave out the croutons if you are on low carb way of eating.


6-8 slice Smoked bacon 1 tbsp Unsalted butter 100 g Sourdough bread, torn into bite-size chunks Sea salt and black pepper 3 Medium eggs (at room temperature) 1 Romaine heart, torn into chunky pieces 120 g Grape tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp Dill, roughly chopped	3 tbsp Homemade olive oil based mayonnaise 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp White wine vinegar 2 tbsp Chives, chopped Sea salt and black pepper

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes then rotate the tray and bake for a further 7-10 minutes until the bacon is deeply golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper and set aside.
Add the butter to the bacon fat that’s left in the tray. Return briefly to the oven to melt, swirl the fats together then add the torn bread. Toss to coat and bake for 10 minutes until crisp, stirring halfway through. Season and set aside.
Boil the eggs in a saucepan of boiling water for 7-10 minutes, depends on how you like it. Transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water using a slotted spoon. Leave to cool then peel and halve each one.
To make a dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar. Mix in the chopped chives, then season to taste.
Arrange the lettuce on a large platter, season with black pepper and drizzle with half the dressing. Top with the tomatoes, croutons and eggs then roughly chop the bacon to scatter over. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, scatter over the chopped dills and serve.

30 comments:

DEZMOND 26/3/25 12:58: Eggs look lovely with their golden yolks on a black plate. These days we are mostly using eggs at the streets to throw them at our government officials and municipality workers and their gangsters. It is super fun when you smash them in the head or face.
Tom 26/3/25 13:14: ...Angie, this is right up my alley, yum!
Ananka 26/3/25 13:28: So healthy :-D Those tomatoes look so tasty :-D
Lola Martínez 26/3/25 13:53: Es un desayuno enorme, no creo que fuera capaz de terminarlo yo sola, pero muy rico también, además de que te mantiene saciada todo el día.
Carol @Comfort Spring Station 26/3/25 17:28: I love salads and your breakfast salad has all my favorite foods!
Lowcarb team member 26/3/25 18:14: Lovely Angie.
I do like to start my day with an egg (or two) and this looks great.

All the best Jan
DeniseinVA 26/3/25 19:10: Oh yes, a delightfully delicious and pretty breakfast. Thanks Angie!
Christine 26/3/25 19:41: Yummy
David M. Gascoigne, 26/3/25 20:20: I am a huge fan of salads - but not for breakfast! This seems like a great lunch choice, however.
Bill 26/3/25 20:40: A wonderful salad, sounds great.
J.P. Alexander 26/3/25 23:38: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Cooking Julia 26/3/25 23:39: What a nice and fresh salad. I would be glad to taste it.
roentare 26/3/25 23:42: The eggs look priceless!
Brian's Home Blog 27/3/25 00:13: That would be great any old time!
My name is Erika. 27/3/25 00:48: BLTs are a favorite sandwich, so this salad looks amazing!
Raymund | angsarap.net 27/3/25 01:59: The combination of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and creamy dressing really brings that classic BLT flavour into a fresh, vibrant salad form.
Anonymous 27/3/25 04:50: I know what I'm having for lunch today! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Margaret D 27/3/25 06:38: Looks delicious Angie.
eileeninmd 27/3/25 11:07: Looks delicious Angie! I would like it for lunch today!
Take care, have a great day!
ellie 27/3/25 12:16: Oh, getting those soft boiled eggs is the hardest part! I would have to have mine with a vinegerette. Love, this.
Caitlin'nMegan 27/3/25 12:17: Wonderful breakfast indeed!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 27/3/25 13:10: What a gorgeous breakfast salad!!! This will go on our menu for the weekend---Bill will love it!!!
Lucimar da Silva Moreira 27/3/25 14:26: Angies uma salada deliciosa para o café da manhã, bjs.
Federica Simoni 27/3/25 16:56: Squisita questa insalata!
Cocoa and Lavender 27/3/25 21:31: I have had and enjoyed a BT salad but never thought to make it for breakfast -- just brilliant! Your egg yolks are gorgeous!
foodtravelandwine 28/3/25 01:20: WOW! I can eat this very day!!....I love eggs!!........Abrazotes, Marcela
Jane T. 28/3/25 21:43: I truly don't understand. This is a simple recipe, but it has quickly become my favorite breakfast meal. How did I not think to ever do this? I am going to tell myself it's becuase I have been focused on the dirty dishes and the carpet cleaning.
Paola 28/3/25 23:09: In Italia questa sarebbe una cena, noi di solito facciamo la colazione dolce. Comunque.. sembra buonissimo!!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 29/3/25 03:31: I LOVE nontraditional things for breakfast. Largely, breakfast foods bore me unless served at dinner. This salad looks amazing!
Judee 29/3/25 13:19: What a great alternative to a BLT sandwich. I love the breakfast idea.