10 Breakfast Salads to Kickstart Your Morning

For some reason, the consumption of lettuce has been mostly relegated to the afternoon and evening hours… but that shouldn’t be the case! Quite the contrary, in fact. Greens are a healthy base for breakfast, providing your body with vitamins and nutrients that will start your day off on the right foot. And no, we’re not talking about boring lettuce and tomato breakfast salads with Italian dressing. We’re talking bold, flavor-filled dishes adorned with all of your classic beloved breakfast fixings like eggs, bacon, fruit, oats and more. Keep reading to check out these favorite breakfast salads that will have you running to the grocery store for ingredients.

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10 Breakfast Salads to Kickstart Your Morning

Grilled Wedge Breakfast Salad

Start your day off right with this tasty take on bacon and eggs. Served over half of a head of lettuce, you'll get some veggies while you indulge in more traditional breakfast items.

Photo and Recipe: My Name Is Yeh
Nectarine Salad With Bacon

If you're a fan of mixing savory with sweet flavors, then you'll love this nectarine breakfast salad that's topped with bacon, walnuts and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Photo and Recipe: Paleo Running Momma
Breakfast BLT Salad

Do we have any BLT fans out there? This breakfast salad has the bacon, lettuce and tomato, but also a soft boiled egg and some sliced avocado for some healthy protein.

Photo and Recipe: Skinny Taste
Spicy Mexican Breakfast Salad

Add some spice to your morning routine! This huevos rancheros-like salad has black beans, avocado and even tortilla wedges... but it's served over lettuce with lots of tomatoes for a healthier spin.

Photo and Recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Breakfast Egg & Greens Bowl

This breakfast salad is served warm, made with sautéed greens (you decide which kind) and sunny side up eggs. The yolks function as a luscious dressing for this tasty, flavor-packed breakfast.

Photo and Recipe: Eating Bird Food
Smoked Salmon Avocado Salad

Smoked salmon is a breakfast staple for many – the perfect addition to a bagel and cream cheese. But it also adds a delicious flavor to salad, and pairs nicely here with cucumber, avocado and sesame.

Photo and Recipe: Fuss-Free Cooking
Breakfast Salad With Everything Bagel Dressing

Speaking of bagels, there's something about the flavor of an everything bagel that's really quite mouthwatering... this recipe uses that seasoning to create a dressing for a salad made with eggs, sausage, tomatoes and lettuce.

Photo and Recipe: Get Inspired Everyday
Citrus Breakfast Salad

Nothing says breakfast like citrus... this salad is filled with grapefruit and orange sections for a healthy dose of vitamin C, and topped with oat croutons for some crunch. And don't forget about the healthy(ish) buttermilk drizzle!

Photo and Recipe: How Sweet Eats
Kale and Sausage Breakfast Salad

This hearty breakfast salad incorporates lots of protein in the form of sausage, bacon and hard boiled eggs, plus antioxidant-filled kale (which also has lots of fiber to make you feel full). It is topped with a light honey vinaigrette for a touch of sweetness.

Photo and Recipe: Primavera Kitchen
Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad

Looking for some grains to accompany your salad? This one has protein-packed quinoa, along with avocado, tomatoes and even some pistachios for crunch. Along with a dusting of salt and pepper, the warm runny yolks from the poached eggs act as a simple dressing.

Photo and Recipe: Jar of Lemons