How long does it take to make Kohlrabi Microgreens Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (Elegant Appetizer)?
This recipe takes approximately 12 min total.
12 min
· Serves 4
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Kohlrabi microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Delicate tea sandwiches with cream cheese, cucumber, and fresh kohlrabi microgreens.
This recipe takes approximately 12 min total.
Kohlrabi microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
8 slices white bread, crusts removed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup kohlrabi microgreens
Salt & pepper
Spread cream cheese on bread slices.
Layer cucumber slices on half the slices.
Top with kohlrabi microgreens.
Close sandwiches and cut into triangles.
Kohlrabi microgreens have a mild, slightly sweet brassica flavor and are used as a versatile garnish and salad component. As a brassica crop, they share the general phytochemical research base of the family.
• Kohlrabi microgreens belong to the brassica family, which has been broadly studied for glucosinolate and vitamin content in microgreen form.
moderate evidence• Flavor and nutrient levels in kohlrabi microgreens vary by growing conditions and harvest stage.
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
Colorful mixed greens salad topped with mild, sweet kohlrabi microgreens and a citrus vinaigrette.
Hearty farro bowl with roasted beets, hummus, and a mound of mild, sweet kohlrabi microgreens drizzled with tahini.