How long does it take to make Chervil Microgreen Citrus Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated September 26, 2026
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Chervil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad highlights the delicate anise flavor of chervil microgreens, paired with vibrant citrus to create a light and invigorating dish.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Chervil 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 greens
1 cup chervil microgreens
1 orange, segmented
1 grapefruit, segmented
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and chervil microgreens for a colorful base.
Add the orange and grapefruit segments on top of the greens for a burst of flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional chervil microgreens if desired.
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