How long does it take to make Fennel Microgreen Citrus Salad Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated October 11, 2026
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Fennel microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad combines the anise flavor of fennel microgreens with bright citrus for a vibrant dish inspired by coastal flavors. A perfect light meal or side salad!
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Fennel 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 fennel microgreens
1 orange, segmented
1 grapefruit, segmented
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and fennel microgreens.
Add the orange and grapefruit segments along with the sliced red onion to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately for a refreshing and nutritious meal.
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