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Two poached or fried eggs topped with chili oil, served alongside avocado salad, illustrating how to make healthy meals recipes.

Avocado Herb Salad with Chile Butter and Goat Cheese

This recipe combines fresh avocado salad with creamy goat cheese and spicy chile butter for a flavorful meal. You can cook the eggs to your preference.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Avocado Herb Salad
  • 2 avocados cubed
  • 1 cup tender herbs such as cilantro/dill
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 sea salt to taste
Chile Butter
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Goat Cheese + Eggs
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 2-3 teaspoons honey
  • 1 black pepper to taste
  • 6 eggs cooked to your liking
  • 1/2 teaspoon red harissa
  • 1 naan or toast for serving

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Food processor
  • Small skillet

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients for the salad in a bowl. Season with salt.
  2. Add the goat cheese, honey, and a pinch of salt to a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a small skillet, cook the butter until it is browning, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the chili flakes and paprika.
  4. Spread the goat cheese in the bottom of a bowl and swirl with harissa. Add the eggs and avocado salad. Drizzle the chile butter over the eggs. Serve with naan or toast.

Notes

This recipe shows you how to build complex flavors using simple steps, helping you make healthy meals recipes like a pro. You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.

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