Salad Recipes
Microgreens add a fresh, nutrient-packed boost to salads! Here are a few delicious salad recipes featuring microgreens:
1. Citrus Avocado Microgreen Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed microgreens (sunflower, radish, or pea shoots)
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or walnuts
- 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional)
- Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Toss microgreens with orange segments, avocado, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the dressing and gently mix.
- Top with nuts and feta. Serve immediately.
2. Microgreens & Quinoa Power Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups microgreens (broccoli, kale, or mustard)
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- Dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Mix quinoa, microgreens, cucumber, and tomatoes in a bowl.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Sprinkle goat cheese and pumpkin seeds on top.
3. Spicy Radish Microgreen Slaw
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
- 1 cup radish microgreens
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Dressing: 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions:
- Combine all vegetables and microgreens in a bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients and pour over the slaw.
- Toss to combine and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
4. Caprese Microgreen Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup microgreens (basil, arugula, or sunflower)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- Dressing: 2 tbsp balsamic glaze, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and microgreens on a plate.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Top with toasted pine nuts and season with salt & pepper.