Salad... for breakfast? Yep, you're probably thinking we've gone a little mad, but hear us out!
It might seem strange, but salad actually makes an awesome breakfast - especially for those who have more of a penchant for savoury dishes than sweet. Having salad for breakfast is an amazing way to squeeze more fibre and vegetables into your diet; and paired with hearty boiled eggs and protein-packed ham, it'll fix those mid-morning cravings by keeping you feeling comfortably full for hours.
So, if you're mad about veggies and are looking for some interesting ways to get 1 of your 5 a day in before noon, give this ham & egg breakfast salad a go - go on, break those culinary rules!
Ps: If salad for breakfast isn't your kinda thing, you can totes have this for lunch or dinner.
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Simple Savoury Breakfast Salad with Ham & Egg
Prep & cooking time: 30 minutes | Serves: 1 | Vegan
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium free-range egg
- 25g smoked ham, diced
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp basil pesto
- 25g watercress
- 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
METHOD
1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to the boil and cook for 6 minutes.
2. Add the egg to the pan and continue to cook for a further 6 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water. Peel the egg.
2. Whisk the coconut oil, pesto and seasoning in a bowl and toss in the potatoes. Add the ham, watercress and tomatoes and toss to evenly coat.
3. Place on a plate and top with the halved egg. Serve with crusty bread, if you want to!
Nutritional Values
| Typical Nutritional Values | Per Shake |
| Energy kj | 1075 |
| Energy kcal | 257 |
| Fat (g) | 14 |
| of which saturates (g) | 5.7 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 16 |
| of which sugars (g) | 3.2 |
| Fibre (g) | 3.5 |
| Protein (g) | 15 |
| Salt (g) | 1.1 |
| Nutrient Breakdown | Per 100g |
| Minerals & Trace Elements | |
| Sodium (mg) | 183 |
| Potassium (mg) | 284 |
| Chloride (mg) | 279 |
| Calcium (mg) | 24.8 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 96 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 16.6 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.84 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.63 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.06 |
| Manganese (mg) | 0.09 |
| Selenium (ug) | 1.4 |
| Iodine (ug) | 1.1 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (ret eq) (ug) | 22.9 |
| Carotene (ug) | 127 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.79 |
| Vitamin K 1 (ug) | 0.02 |
| Thiamin (B1 ) (mg) | 0.1 |
| Riboflavin (B2 ) (mg) | 0.13 |
| Niacin total(B3 ) (mg) | 1.3 |
| Niacin (mg) | 0.85 |
| Tryptophan (mg) | 13.4 |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) (mg) | 0.25 |
| Vitamin B 6 (mg) | 0.12 |
| Folates (B9) Total (ug) | 17 |
| Vitamin B 12 (ug) | 0.07 |
| Biotin (B7) (ug) | 1.9 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 7.8 |
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or lunch, this ham & egg salad makes for a well-balanced and quick-to-make meal.
If you're always in a rush and often don't get time to have a sit-down breakfast or lunch like this, we'd highly recommend taking a look at our Shake Complete. It's packed with nutritious, natural ingredients and can be enjoyed on-the-go - all you need to do is add some milk and shake!
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