A vibrant arrangement of emerald-green lettuce leaves studded with golden crispy pancetta and perfectly baked egg nestled in the middle. Shavings of Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top add a snow-white contrast, while the dressing lends a glossy sheen to the dish.

Italian Sunrise Salad

Name: Italian Sunrise Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: lettuce, 4 cups roughly torn; pancetta, 200g diced; parmesan cheese, 40g shaved; eggs, 2 large; lemon, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed; extra virgin olive oil, 4 tbsp; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste freshly ground

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: October 01, 2024

Introducing the 'Italian Sunrise Salad': a unique marriage of Italian goodness with a twist of freshness. The lettuces are the star of our dish, introducing a light, crisp sensation to start your day. We paired them with classic Italian ingredients: pancetta, eggs, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette, but served in an unconventional breakfast style.

Ingredients (for 2)

Lettuce - 4 cups - roughly torn
Pancetta - 200g - diced
Parmesan cheese - 40g - shaved
Eggs - 2 large
Lemon - 2 tbsp - freshly squeezed
Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste - freshly ground

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2 - 🥩🥓🔥

Arrange the diced pancetta on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, around 10 minutes. Set it aside for later use.
Step 3 - 🥚🍳⏲️

In the same preheated oven, bake your large eggs (placed in a small ramekin) until the egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny. This should take approximately 15 minutes.
Step 4 - 🥗🧀🥣

Combine your roughly torn lettuce, the crispy baked pancetta, and your shaved Parmesan cheese in a large salad bowl.
Step 5 - 🍋🥄🥣

In a separate smaller bowl, stir together freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, required amount of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a tasty vinaigrette.
Step 6 - 🥗🥣🍴

Pour your homemade vinaigrette over the salad in the large bowl. Mix well to ensure everything is lightly coated with the dressing.
Step 7 - 🥗🍽️🥚

Plate the dressed salad, creating a small well in the center. Carefully place a baked egg into each well.
Step 8 - 🧀🍽️😋

Serve your salad immediately with additional parmesan shavings and a fresh grinding of black pepper.

Additional

Fun fact: Italians usually don’t have salad for breakfast, but this dish offers a refreshing start to your day, combining the comfort of cooked breakfast with the vitality of a salad. Feel free to add additional Italian ingredients like cherry tomatoes or olives!