Breakfast Salad with Smoked Trout and Quinoa

A fresh and protein-rich breakfast salad featuring smoked trout, perfectly boiled eggs, and quinoa, tossed with crisp vegetables and a tangy lemon yogurt dressing. This nutritious combination offers a delightful start to your day.

2 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole large eggs
  • 1 head Little Gem lettuce
  • ½ whole Persian cucumber
  • 4 slices red onion
  • 3 ounces smoked trout
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons dill

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Carefully lower eggs into a small saucepan of gently boiling water; cook 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool; drain. Peel eggs; thinly slice.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Toss lettuce, cucumber, onion, smoked trout, quinoa, oil, capers, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a large bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Mix yogurt, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tsp. lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt. Divide lemon yogurt between 2 bowls and mound salad over. Top with egg slices and dill.

    5 min