How long does it take to make Broccoli Microgreen Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated July 19, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant salad combines the crunch of fresh vegetables with the peppery notes of broccoli microgreens and a zesty citrus dressing.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Broccoli 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 mixed salad greens
1 cup broccoli microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, broccoli microgreens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Enjoy this refreshing salad as a side or a light lunch!
Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.
• Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.
moderate evidence• Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence• Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.
limited evidence1. Sulforaphane Bioavailability in Healthy Subjects Fed a Single Serving of Fresh Broccoli Microgreens — Foods, 2023
2. Small Functional Foods: Comparative Phytochemical and Nutritional Analyses of Five Microgreens of the Brassicaceae Family — Foods, 2021
3. Nutritional quality profiles of six microgreens — Scientific Reports, 2025
4. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023