How long does it take to make Cantaloupe Microgreen Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated August 25, 2026
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Cantaloupe microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant salad combines the sweet flavor of cantaloupe microgreens with a zesty citrus dressing, inspired by fresh and modern culinary techniques.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Cantaloupe 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 cantaloupe microgreens
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe microgreens, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and orange juice to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the microgreens are well-coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
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