EGGS BENEDICT BREAKFAST SALAD

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This high-protein, low-calorie salad has everything that makes eggs Benedict a breakfast favorite -- including a creamy lemon dressing that stands in for hollandaise sauce. It's super satisfying and a really great way to start your day. Pair it with a big mug of Earl Grey tea.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, plus more for poaching the eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
5 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
5 ounces mixed greens (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved
2 whole-grain English muffins
4 large eggs

Steps:

Fill a large wide pot with about 3 inches of water and a hefty splash of vinegar. Bring to a low simmer.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onions, bacon, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion and the bacon are browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Put the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the 1 tablespoon vinegar, the lemon zest and juice, yogurt, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a jar or other container with a lid. Secure the lid and shake well to combine. (The dressing can be made a day ahead; shake well before serving.)
Toss the greens, tomatoes, onion-bacon mixture and dressing in a large bowl. Add salt to taste. Divide among 4 salad bowls.
Toast the English muffins and cut each in half.
Crack 1 egg into a small bowl. Swirl the simmering water, then gently slide the egg into it. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place 1 on top of each salad. Garnish each salad with 2 English muffin pieces and a few grinds of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 205 milligrams, Sodium 830 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 5 grams