How long does it take to make Alfalfa Microgreens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated September 17, 2026
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Alfalfa microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad combines crunchy alfalfa microgreens with seasonal veggies and a zesty citrus vinaigrette that elevates the flavors.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Alfalfa microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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2 cups alfalfa microgreens
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Juice of 1 orange
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the alfalfa microgreens, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy meal.
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination. Published research reports that nutrient and phytochemical concentrations vary substantially by species, seed source, growing conditions, harvest stage, and storage, so crop-specific health claims should be interpreted cautiously.
• Microgreens have been studied as sources of vitamins, carotenoids, minerals, and other bioactive plant compounds.
moderate evidence• Nutrient composition cannot be assumed to be identical across microgreen varieties or production systems.
strong evidence• ChefPax presents this crop primarily for culinary flavor, texture, freshness, and menu variety rather than as a treatment or medical product.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
3. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
4. Specialty Greens Pack a Nutritional Punch — USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2014