Source: Anna_shepulova, AdobeStockMicrogreens have become incredibly popular lately, as these young, sprouted greens perfectly diversify the range of familiar salad mixes. Plus, they're easy, delicious, and healthy! We're sharing 15 of the best microgreen salad recipes!
1. Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Microgreens
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA fresh, crunchy, and very diet-friendly salad.
You'll need: 2 cucumbers, 1 carrot, 100g microgreens, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Slice the vegetables into thin strips or grate them on a Korean grater. Add microgreens. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
2. Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella, and Microgreen Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor more vibrant Italian notes, add a little oregano or basil.
You'll need: 100g cherry tomatoes, 100g mozzarella balls, 40g microgreens, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. Add microgreens, drizzle with olive oil, and season.
3. Microgreen and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
Source: supersoda.ruA piquant salad for lovers of complex flavors.
You'll need: 220g avocado, 120g cucumbers, 2 cloves garlic, 50g microgreens, 4 sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, garlic, microgreens, and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour the resulting dressing over the salad.
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4. Bell Pepper and Microgreen Salad
Source: irecommend.ruA classic garden recipe with simple and accessible vegetables.
You'll need: 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, 2 handfuls microgreens, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables and mix them with microgreens. Season the salad and drizzle with oil.
5. Avocado, Strawberry, and Microgreen Salad
Source: mikrozelenfaq.ruA summer salad for breakfast or as a snack.
You'll need: 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, 200g strawberries, 2 handfuls microgreens, 1 tbsp pine nuts, lemon juice.
Preparation: Roughly chop the cucumber and avocado, tear the lettuce leaves, and halve large strawberries. Add microgreens and pine nuts, then drizzle the salad with lemon juice.
6. Chicken and Microgreen Salad
Source: dzen.ruA simple and healthy recipe with minimal calories and maximum benefits.
You'll need: 250g cooked chicken breast, 4 eggs, 100g cucumber, 6 radishes, 100g bell pepper, 30g microgreens, 4 tbsp natural yogurt, 1 tbsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Hard-boil the eggs and dice all ingredients. Add microgreens. Mix yogurt with mustard and pour this dressing over the salad.
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7. Bean and Microgreen Salad
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruInstead of regular canned corn, you can also use baby corn.
You'll need: 80g microgreens, 100g corn, 6 cherry tomatoes, 100g canned beans, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Quarter or halve the tomatoes. Mix all ingredients, season the salad, and dress it with oil and lemon juice.
8. Vegetable, Egg, and Microgreen Salad
Source: vk.comA hearty salad for anyone following a healthy eating plan.
You'll need: 3 handfuls microgreens, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 4 eggs, sour cream or yogurt.
Preparation: Hard-boil the eggs and dice them along with the vegetables. Add microgreens and dress the salad with sour cream or yogurt.
9. Celery, Apple, and Microgreen Salad
Source: vk.comThis salad can be dressed with yogurt, orange juice, or oil.
You'll need: 2 celery stalks, 1/2 cup microgreens, 1 red onion, 1 carrot, 1 apple, 1 handful pumpkin seeds.
Preparation: Dice all ingredients finely, add pumpkin seeds and microgreens. Mix and dress the salad to taste.
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10. Quinoa and Microgreen Salad
Source: fgosdo.ruQuinoa comes in various colors – choose according to your preference.
You'll need: 2 tbsp quinoa, 50g feta, 1 tomato, 1/2 avocado, 50g microgreens, olive oil.
Preparation: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Finely dice the feta, avocado, and tomato. Add microgreens, mix, and drizzle the salad with olive oil.
11. Radish, Microgreen, and Feta Salad
Source: pinterest.comA very green and fresh salad with an original dressing.
You'll need: 1 bunch radishes, 3 handfuls microgreens, 1 bunch arugula, 1 cucumber, 100g feta, juice of half an orange, 30ml olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Slice radishes and cucumber into rounds, add arugula and microgreens. Dice the feta. Mix the orange juice and other dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
12. Shrimp and Microgreen Salad
Source: receptam.netYou can also add a little pineapple to this salad.
You'll need: 200g peeled shrimp, 100g canned corn, 60g microgreens, 100g cucumber, 3 sprigs parsley, mayonnaise or yogurt.
Preparation: Cook the shrimp, chop the parsley, and dice the cucumber. Add corn and microgreens, then dress the salad with mayonnaise or natural yogurt.
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13. Cabbage and Microgreen Salad
Source: dzen.ruInstead of regular cabbage, you can use red or Napa cabbage.
You'll need: 1 cucumber, 100g cabbage, 1 tomato, 50g salad mix, 1 bell pepper, 20g microgreens, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, roughly chop the vegetables, add salad mix and microgreens. Dress the salad with oil and spices.
14. Apple, Microgreen, and Goat Cheese Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruBy the way, it would also be delicious with sweet pear!
You'll need: 2 tomatoes, 1 apple, 1 bell pepper, 50g salad leaves, 2 handfuls microgreens, 80g goat cheese, sesame seeds, olive oil.
Preparation: Dice the tomatoes, bell pepper, and apple. Tear the salad leaves, add microgreens, and crumble the goat cheese. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15. Cucumber, Microgreen, and Quail Egg Salad
Source: postila.ruQuail eggs are not only very healthy but also look great in salads.
You'll need: 2 cucumbers, 250g cherry tomatoes, 60g feta, 8-10 quail eggs, 1/2 cup microgreens, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Hard-boil the quail eggs and halve them. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice cucumbers into rounds, and dice the feta. Season everything, drizzle with oil, and add microgreens.