Salads with Microgreens: Five Delicious and Original Ideas
Today we’re bringing you five tasty and refreshing salads with microgreens ideas, perfect for enjoying this summer. Two of them we discovered on TikTok, and the other three are our own creations. If you’re looking for new ways to incorporate these tiny but mighty greens into your meals, keep reading!
Salads with Microgreens, Pomegranate, and Chocolate Covered Walnuts by @cookingwithnes_
We found a recipe on TikTok from the creator @cookingwithnes_ that we absolutely loved. The salad includes:
• Green microgreens (to taste)
• Pomegranate
• Avocado
• Feta cheese
• Chocolate-covered walnuts
• Salt and olive oil
What we liked most about this recipe is the sweet touch from the chocolate on the walnuts. It felt so original. We tried it and yes, it’s amazing!
Salads with Microgreens and Mango by @cultiveat
Another idea we found online comes from @cultiveat, and it features an incredible combination of flavors and textures. It uses three different types of microgreens:
• Sunflower shoot (we’ve just started growing it ourselves!)
• Red garnet
• Green mustard
These are combined with:
• Sweet mango
• Crunchy radish
• Pistachios
They describe it as:
“The mix of crunchy, tender, and slightly spicy microgreens creates a refreshing and appetizing salad base.”
Honestly, it looks amazing. We can’t wait to try it!
Now, on to our own ideas
Quinoa and Arugula Salad
Our first suggestion includes simple but flavorful ingredients:
• Arugula
• Quinoa
• Mustard microgreens (for a spicy kick)
• Cheese of your choice (we used halloumi, delicious!)
• Raisins
• Salt and olive oil for seasoning
A balanced salad with a mix of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors.
Caesar Style Salad with Microgreens
This next option is inspired by the classic Caesar salad, with our own twist:
• Lettuce microgreens
• Diced chicken or turkey
• Cucumber
• Cheese of your choice
• Croutons
• Cherry tomatoes
• Sweet corn
• Honey mustard dressing
A fresh and filling option with the unmistakable Caesar flavor, now with microgreens.
Pasta Salad with Microgreens
We’ll wrap up with a salad idea that’s always a hit: pasta salad.
Ingredients:
• Radish microgreens, if you prefer a bold and spicy touch. Or, for a milder option, alfalfa microgreens work perfectly.
• Lettuce
• Macaroni
• Tuna
• Avocado
• Almonds
• Olive oil, vinegar, and salt for seasoning
An ideal choice for cold summer meals or for taking to the beach or work.
We’ll keep sharing more ways to add microgreens to your diet in a delicious way. Thank you, friends, and best wishes!
Sources:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithnes_/photo/7265176312891985153
Carlota
