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Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade

Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade

A lazy California morning on a plate. We take the classic, slow-coaxed French soft scramble and fold in molten pools of tangy chèvre, then top it all with a wildly bright, crunchy salad of crushed cucumbers, avocado, and Meyer lemon. It’s rich, it’s refreshing, and it demands a glass of chilled pét-nat before noon.

Marguerite Lavigne
Marguerite Lavigne
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
2
medium
breakfastlunch
california frenchsoft scramblevegetarianweekend brunch+1

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Timeline

14 minutes
0m5m10m14m
Make Cucumber Salade
5m
Whisk the Eggs
2m
Toast the Sourdough
4m
Soft-Scramble Eggs
4m
Fold in Chèvre
Plate and Serve
2m

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs(Pasture-raised, yolks the color of a setting sun)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter(Cut into small cubes)
  • 3 oz fresh chèvre(Crumbled)
  • 1 Persian cucumber(Gently smashed and roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 ripe avocado(Diced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill(Roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil(The good, grassy stuff)
  • 1/2 Meyer lemon(Zested and juiced)
  • 1/2 tsp fleur de sel(Divided use)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper(Divided use)
  • 2 slices sourdough bread(Thick-cut)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine 1 Persian cucumber, 1/2 ripe avocado, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and the juice and zest of 1/2 Meyer lemon. Toss gently and season with 1/4 tsp fleur de sel and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Set aside to let the flavors mingle.

    5 min

    Tip: Smashing the cucumber gently with the flat of your knife before chopping creates craggy edges that soak up the lemon juice beautifully.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk 6 large eggs until totally uniform and frothy. We want no separation of whites and yolks here! Season with the remaining 1/4 tsp fleur de sel.

    2 min

    Tip: Don't skip the vigorous whisking. Incorporating air is the secret to a beautifully pillowy scramble.

  3. 3

    Pop your 2 slices sourdough bread into the toaster or under the broiler until golden and deeply crusty.

    4 min

    Tip: You want the bread quite crispy to stand up to the soft, luxurious eggs.

  4. 4

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter is foamy but not brown, pour in the eggs and immediately drop the heat to low. Stir constantly with a silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides, until beautiful, small curds form.

    4 min

    Tip: A classic French soft scramble requires the patience of a saint. Keep the heat low and keep it moving.

  5. 5

    When the eggs are mostly set but still look slightly glossy and wet, immediately pull the pan off the heat. Gently fold in 3 oz fresh chèvre.

    1 min

    Tip: Carryover cooking is real! The residual heat will finish cooking the eggs perfectly and melt the chèvre into glorious little pockets.

  6. 6

    Divide the toasted sourdough between two plates. Drape the warm, cheesy scramble generously over each slice. Spoon the vibrant cucumber-avocado salad directly over the top and finish with the remaining 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.

    2 min

    Tip: Serve immediately. Warm eggs and cold, crunchy salad wait for no one.

Chef's Notes

I trained classically, so I know my way around a proper French soft scramble—low, slow, and totally uncompromising. But here in California, I find a rich, buttery plate of eggs begs for a counterpunch of brightness. By topping our chèvre scramble with this crunchy, citrusy raw salad, you get the absolute best of both worlds. It feels decadent but eats remarkably light.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade take to make?

Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade takes about 15 minutes total. That includes 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 2 servings.

What skill level is needed for Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade?

This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.

What ingredients do I need for Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade?

The main ingredients are: large eggs, unsalted butter, fresh chèvre, Persian cucumber, ripe avocado, fresh dill, extra virgin olive oil, Meyer lemon, fleur de sel, freshly cracked black pepper, sourdough bread.

What type of meal is Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade?

Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chèvre & Crushed Cucumber-Avocado Salade is categorized as: breakfast, lunch.