How long does it take to make Kohlrabi Microgreen & Quinoa Salad Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 6, 2026
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Kohlrabi microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad highlights kohlrabi microgreens, combined with nutty quinoa and colorful veggies, inspired by modern Asian flavors.
This recipe takes approximately 20 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.
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup kohlrabi microgreens
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, and shredded carrots.
Drizzle in the sesame oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, then toss to mix well.
Gently fold in the kohlrabi microgreens and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing meal!
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