This Microgreens Salad is packed with a healthy combo of microgreens, baby lettuce, and a zesty vinaigrette for a salad that's flavorful, healthy, and incredibly easy to make!
I love making salads with microgreens. Not only they're incredibly healthy, but also delicious.
Microgreens are now available in almost every grocery store, but my favorite places to buy them are Costco and Whole Foods.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
Our microgreens salad is not only delicious but also super easy to make. Here’s why we love it:
- Health Powerhouse: Microgreens are packed with nutrients, making this salad a super healthy choice. The flavors in this recipe are so good that you won’t even realize how healthy it is!
- Versatile: This salad can be made with any kind of microgreens, giving you the freedom to experiment with flavors.
- Quick and Easy: With just a few simple ingredients, this salad comes together in minutes. It's a perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
- Great for Parties: The vibrant colors and fresh flavors make this salad a hit at any gathering. It’s the perfect healthy party recipe!
- Simple Dressings: The dressing for this salad is a simple combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors of the microgreens to shine.
Key Ingredients
- Microgreens – Microgreens are the star of this recipe. They are not only packed with nutrients, but they also add a fresh, delicate crunch to the salad.
- Radishes – Thinly sliced radishes not only add a pop of color to the salad but also contribute a peppery crunch that contrasts beautifully with the mild microgreens.
- English Cucumber – Chopped English cucumber provides a cool, refreshing element to the salad. Its mild flavor and crisp texture complement the other ingredients.
- Avocado – Creamy avocado slices add a luxurious, buttery texture to the salad and provide a dose of healthy fats.
- Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar – These two ingredients come together to form a simple, yet delicious dressing that enhances the flavors of the salad ingredients.
Substitutions and Variations
This microgreens salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. Here are some of our favorite substitutions and variations to make this salad your own:
- Greens: We love using a mix of microgreens for this salad, but feel free to use any kind you like. Try using just one type of microgreen, or switch it up with some baby spinach, arugula, or whatever you have on hand.
- Veggies: The green onion, radishes, and English cucumber are all crisp, refreshing additions to this salad, but you can even use thinly sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or even some grated carrots.
- Fruit: We love the creamy avocado in this salad, but feel free to get creative with your fruit additions. Some fresh berries, diced apples, or even some citrus segments could take this salad to the next level.
How to Make Microgreens Salad
Step 1: Combine microgreens, green onion, radishes, cucumber, and avocado in a large bowl.
Step 2: Drizzle with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve immediately.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
What to Serve with Microgreens Salad
Main Dishes
- Pair this microgreens salad with a side of garlic focaccia or a warm baguette for a light, refreshing meal.
- It also makes a great starter to a heartier main course. Try serving it before a classic Spaghetti Carbonara or a comforting Mustard Chicken.
Sandwiches
- A simple, classic sandwich is the perfect partner for this fresh salad. We recommend trying it with a Chickpea Salad Sandwich or High Protein Sardine Sandwich.
Soup
- If you're serving this salad as a main course, consider adding a cup of soup on the side. An Austrian Garlic Soup or a White Bean Mushroom Soup will work great.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any kind of microgreens for this salad. Some popular options include kale, broccoli, radish, and arugula microgreens. Feel free to mix and match to find your favorite combination.
Red wine vinegar adds a nice tangy flavor to the salad. It helps to balance the richness of the avocado and the mildness of the microgreens. If you don't have red wine vinegar, you can substitute it with lemon juice for a similar effect.
Fresh microgreens should have vibrant colors and crisp, tender leaves. Avoid any microgreens that look wilt, yellow, or have signs of mold. It's best to buy microgreens from a trusted source to ensure their freshness.
Microgreens salad is best enjoyed fresh on the day it is made. If you have to store it, we recommend adding the dressing just before serving, and it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Recipe
Microgreens Salad
Ingredients
- 3 oz microgreens any kind
- 1 green onion sliced
- 3 radishes thinly sliced
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- 1 avocado sliced into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine microgreens, green onion, radishes, English cucumber, and avocado.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For the best results, make sure to wash your microgreens thoroughly before using them in your salad. This will help to remove any dirt or impurities and keep your salad fresh and safe to eat.
- Feel free to get creative with your choice of microgreens. Pea shoots, sunflower shoots, or even a spicy mix can add a unique and delicious twist to your salad.
- When slicing your green onion and radishes, aim for thin, uniform pieces. This will help the flavors to distribute evenly throughout the salad and make for a more pleasant texture.
- English cucumbers are a great choice for this salad because they are seedless and have a mild, sweet flavor. Be sure to chop them into bite-size pieces for easy eating.
- Similarly, when preparing your avocado, try to keep the pieces bite-size. This will make the salad easier to eat and ensure that you get a little bit of avocado in every bite.
- Olive oil and red wine vinegar are a classic dressing choice for salads, and they work beautifully with microgreens. Drizzle them over your salad just before serving for the best flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed immediately after dressing. If you're making it ahead of time, keep the dressing on the side and add it just before serving to keep the microgreens crisp and fresh.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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