How long does it take to make Broccoli Microgreens and Quinoa Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated June 28, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant salad combines the crunch of quinoa with the peppery flavor of broccoli microgreens, topped with a zesty lemon dressing for a refreshing meal.
This recipe takes approximately 20 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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1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup broccoli microgreens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, broccoli microgreens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
If desired, sprinkle feta cheese on top for added creaminess.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
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