Dessert

Breakfast Salad with Crispy Bacon, Microgreens, Cherry Tomatoes, and Sunny Side Up Eggs Recipe

Bylilan Sage July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Introduction

This Breakfast Salad combines crispy bacon, fresh microgreens, and perfectly cooked eggs for a refreshing and satisfying morning meal. It’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a great way to start your day with something light yet nourishing.

A white plate filled with two sunny-side-up eggs with bright yellow yolks and slightly crispy white edges sits on a bed of green leafy microgreens mixed with cherry tomato halves that add a splash of red. Scattered over the top are small pieces of crispy brown bacon and dollops of green pesto. On the right side of the plate, several slices of smooth, light green avocado are neatly arranged next to two lemon wedges with pale yellow flesh. The plate rests on a white marbled surface with a blue-handled knife and fork placed nearby, and a small white bowl of green pesto and a white plate with bacon pieces are partially visible in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 slices Bacon
1 1/2 cups Microgreens (or any greens you like)
1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 medium Avocado (sliced)
1 tbsp Basil pesto (or more to taste)
2 large Eggs
Sea salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Fresh basil (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the bacon slices in a cold, large skillet. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
Step 2: While the bacon cooks, combine the microgreens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado in a serving bowl. Drizzle with basil pesto and toss gently to coat.
Step 3: Chop or crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
Step 4: With the skillet still hot over medium-low heat, crack the eggs into the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes for sunny side up or until done to your liking. You may cover the pan or flip the eggs for over easy. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 5: Slide the cooked eggs over the dressed greens. Sprinkle with the chopped bacon. Serve with lemon wedges, extra pesto, and fresh basil if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use any fresh greens you prefer, such as spinach or arugula, if microgreens aren’t available.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
Swap basil pesto with a light vinaigrette or your favorite dressing for a different flavor.
Cook eggs to your preferred doneness—poached or scrambled work well too.

Storage

Store leftover salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Eggs and bacon are best eaten fresh, but you can reheat gently in a skillet. Assemble the salad just before serving to keep greens crisp.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with two sunny-side-up fried eggs, each with bright yellow yolks and white edges, rests on a bed of mixed microgreens and halved cherry tomatoes in red and green hues. On the right side of the eggs, there are thin slices of ripe avocado in light green, fanned out neatly. Bright yellow lemon wedges sit on the right and bottom edges of the bowl. Small pieces of crispy bacon are scattered throughout the bowl, adding a reddish-brown color contrast. A blue-handled fork is resting on the left side of the bowl, partially under the eggs. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with a small bowl of green pesto and a white plate with extra bacon pieces visible in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of greens instead of microgreens?

Absolutely. Baby spinach, arugula, or mixed salad greens work well as substitutes and will keep the salad fresh and flavorful.

How do I keep the bacon crispy when adding to the salad?

Drain the cooked bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease, then chop it just before serving to maintain crispiness. Adding it last helps keep its texture.