Ingredients
Grains
- 1 cup cooked barley
Eggs
- 2 eggs
Produce
- 1 avocado, sliced
Dressings & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Prepare the eggs to your preferred doneness by boiling, poaching, or frying. Ensure they are cooked through or soft according to your taste.
- Prepare the barley salad base: While the eggs are cooking, toss the warm cooked barley with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to evenly coat and flavor the grains.
- Assemble the salad: Place the barley mixture on serving plates or bowls, arrange the sliced avocado on top, and finally add the cooked eggs.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while the barley is still warm and the eggs are freshly cooked, making for a balanced and hearty breakfast salad.
Notes
- Add fresh greens like arugula or spinach to enhance the salad’s flavor and nutritional value.
- This dish works well for meal prepping; keep components separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to substitute barley with other whole grains like quinoa or farro for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegetarian
