How long does it take to make Chervil Microgreen Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated September 29, 2026
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Chervil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad highlights the subtle anise flavor of chervil microgreens, complemented by a tangy citrus vinaigrette.
This recipe takes approximately 10 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 (arugula, spinach, etc.)
1 cup chervil microgreens
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 orange
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, chervil microgreens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately for a light and invigorating meal.
Enjoy this fresh salad as a side or main dish!
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