Spring Breakfast Salad with Eggs & Bacon

Rosemary Thyme Spring Breakfast Salad with Eggs & Bacon

A fresh, savory way to begin the day

There’s something about spring mornings that makes me want lighter meals…

but not empty ones.

I still want something warm, something grounding—

something that feels like it will carry me gently into the day.

This breakfast salad has become one of those quiet favorites.

Crisp greens, a simple hard-boiled egg, a little bacon, and a soft lemon vinaigrette that brings everything together.

It’s simple… but it feels like care on a plate.

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Ingredients

For the salad:

* 4 cups spring lettuce mix

* 1/2 cup fresh or thawed peas

* 4 slices bacon

* 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

* 1/3 cup toasted walnuts

* 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional )

For the lemon vinaigrette:

* 3 tbsp olive oil

* 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

* 1 tsp Dijon mustard

* 1/2 tsp honey (optional)

* 1/4 tsp black pepper

* Pinch of salt

* or 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

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Instructions

1. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a gentle boil.

2. Once boiling, cover, turn off heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and halve.

3. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain and chop.

4. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, until fragrant.

5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey (if using), pepper, and salt.

6. In a large bowl or on individual plates, layer lettuce, peas, bacon, and walnuts.

7. Top with halved eggs and drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette.

8. Finish with chives and a tiny pinch of fleur de sel if desired.

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Kitchen Notes

* Hard-boiled eggs make this perfect for make-ahead mornings

* Eggs can be prepared the night before and kept chilled

* Warm bacon gently softens the greens for a cozy contrast

* Fresh peas add a soft sweetness, but thawed frozen peas work beautifully too

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Serving Ideas

Serve with a slice of rustic bread or your cast-iron no-yeast loaf for a more filling breakfast or light brunch.

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Blessing

May your morning begin gently,

with simple nourishment and quiet peace.

May your table be a place of rest,

and your home a place where you can breathe deeply and begin again.