How long does it take to make Chervil Microgreens and Citrus Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated October 1, 2026
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Chervil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant salad combines the delicate flavor of chervil microgreens with refreshing citrus for a bright, healthy 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 chervil microgreens
1 medium orange, segmented
1 medium grapefruit, segmented
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the chervil microgreens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Top the salad with toasted walnuts for an added crunch and serve immediately.
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