Best 7 Denver Omelet Salad Recipes

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Calling all savory brunch lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the Denver omelet salad, a delectable combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Imagine tender chunks of ham, crisp bell peppers, and melted cheese, all nestled within a bed of fresh, crisp greens. This fully-loaded salad boasts a symphony of flavors, from the smokiness of the ham to the sweetness of the bell peppers and the tanginess of the cheese. Served with a creamy dressing, this salad is a delightful harmony of tastes and textures, perfect for a hearty breakfast, light lunch, or satisfying dinner. Dive into this culinary adventure and discover the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.

The Denver omelet salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences. The base of the salad typically consists of mixed greens, but you can also use arugula, spinach, or your favorite leafy greens. The ham and bell peppers are classic additions, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients like bacon, sausage, or sautéed mushrooms. The cheese options are endless, from cheddar and mozzarella to feta and goat cheese. And to top it all off, a creamy dressing brings all the flavors together, whether you prefer a classic vinaigrette, a tangy ranch dressing, or a creamy Caesar dressing. With its endless variations, the Denver omelet salad is a culinary playground just waiting to be explored.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE DENVER OMELET



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A change of pace from a French omelet, the Denver omelet is known for its firmer texture and caramelized flavor. It's one of the first foods I've ever learned to cook professionally, as a line cook in high school. Make it a complete lunch or dinner with arugula salad and toasted bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup diced smoked ham
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until just combined; do not over-beat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle in a nice pinch of salt and a touch of pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until onions start to soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. Quickly run the spatula along the edges of the omelet.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over the omelet. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half with your spatula and transfer to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 631.8 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 750.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

DENVER OMELET



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With this easy recipe, breakfast or brunch for a crowd will be so easy to cook!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons white onion (diced)
1 ounce ham (diced)
2 tablespoons green bell pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons red bell pepper (diced)
½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, milk and salt & pepper with a fork. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a 6" skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly softened about 3 minutes.
  • Add ham and peppers. Cook an additional 3-5 minute or until peppers are tender.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and add egg mixture. Allow to cook about 2 minutes.
  • Run the spatula along the edges of the egg mixture while lifting the pan to allow raw egg to run underneath the cooked eggs.
  • Once the eggs are almost set, add cheese and cover. Cook until top is set and cheese is melted, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Fold in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 741 mg, Sodium 1038 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DENVER OMELET SALAD



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I love this recipe. It may not be your typical breakfast, but it has all the right elements. Plus, it's easy, healthy and fast. Just turn your favorite omelet ingredients into a morning salad! -Pauline Custer, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
4 large eggs
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange spinach and tomatoes on a platter; set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion and green pepper; saute until ham is heated through and vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Spoon over spinach and tomatoes., In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into a small cup, then gently slide into skillet. Immediately reduce heat to low; season with salt and pepper. To prepare sunny-side up eggs, cover pan and cook until whites are completely set and yolks thicken but are not hard. Top salad with fried eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED DENVER OMELET



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My family loves omelets, and this is a quick and easy one. These directions are for a Denver omelet, but experiment with other ingredients to make your favorite.

Provided by MOMINOREGON

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped cooked ham
8 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch round baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham and continue cooking until heated through, 5 minutes more.
  • Beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese and ham mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are browned and puffy, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 380.8 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 711.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

DENVER OMELET CUPS



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In place of ham steak, you can use crumbled sausage or diced turkey breast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 teaspoons unsalted butter
4 cups frozen hash browns (1 pound), thawed
6 large eggs, plus 2 large egg whites
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, diced small
1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced small
4 ounces ham steak
3 ounces cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Coat 6 nonstick jumbo muffin cups with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 teaspoons butter. Add hash browns and 2 egg whites; season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Place 1/2 cup mixture into each muffin cup, firmly pressing into bottom and up side of each cup. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, melt 1/2 teaspoon butter over medium. Add red onion, bell pepper, and ham steak. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture evenly among cups and top with cheddar. Bake 2 minutes. Remove from oven and crack 1 egg into each cup. Season with salt and pepper and bake until whites are set but yolks are still runny, 8 to 10 minutes. With a small offset spatula, remove cups from pan and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

DENVER OMELET



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The Denver omelet - a diner classic of eggs, bell peppers, onions, ham and often cheese - actually began as a sandwich made with those ingredients in the American West in the late 19th century. Its exact origins are fuzzy, but some historians think it was a modification of egg foo yong made by Chinese laborers working the transcontinental railroad, or a scramble made by pioneers masking spoiled eggs with onions. (Bell peppers were likely a later addition.) When the sandwich became popular in Utah, it was named the Denver sandwich after Denver City, Utah. By the 1950s, the Denver was one of the most popular sandwiches around, and at some point in the mid-20th century, diners swapped the sandwich bun for a knife and fork.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, for two, lunch, quick, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large eggs
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
Black pepper
4 ounces ham steak or Canadian bacon, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 ounces coarsely grated Monterey Jack or pepper Jack (heaping 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  • In a medium (10-inch) nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. When foaming, add the bell pepper and onion, season lightly with salt and pepper and stir to coat in the butter. Shake into an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to another medium bowl, add the cheese, and stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat the pan. Whisk the egg mixture and pour half into the skillet. Cook without touching until the eggs around the edges of the pan are set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a spatula, slightly pull the edge of the omelet in toward the center and, while holding the spatula in place, tilt the pan so that the egg runs to the empty skillet. Repeat this around the edge of the whole circle until the surface is nearly set but still shiny. (No runny egg will travel when you tilt the pan.)
  • Spoon half the vegetable mixture onto half the egg, cover the skillet with a lid or baking sheet, and cook until the egg is set and the cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Run the spatula around the edges, then fold the naked half over the filling. Slide the omelet onto a plate, then repeat with the remaining butter, egg and filling.

THE DENVER OMELET



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Make and share this The Denver Omelet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittynoises

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 omelets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped cooked ham
8 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease round baking dish.
  • Melt butter in skillet over med-lo heat.
  • add onion and red pepper, cook until soft.
  • add ham, cook 2 mins more.
  • Beat eggs and milk in bowl. Stir in cheese and add veggies and ham. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until top is puffy and brown. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. They should be cooked through, but still soft and tender.
  • Be generous with the cheese. It adds a lot of flavor and richness to the salad.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a Denver omelet salad. Get creative and find what you like best. You can customize your salad with different toppings, such as avocado, tomatoes, bacon, or croutons.
  • Make it a meal. Denver omelet salad is a hearty and satisfying meal that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Conclusion:

Denver omelet salad is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Denver omelet salad a try.

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