How long does it take to make Popcorn Microgreen and Avocado Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated October 10, 2026
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Popcorn microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad combines creamy avocado with the unique crunch of popcorn microgreens, making it a delightful and nutritious addition to any meal. Inspired by the vibrant offerings found at Sushi Roku.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Popcorn 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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1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup popcorn microgreens
1 small cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix without mashing the avocado.
Drizzle the olive oil and apple cider vinegar over the salad, adding salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix to coat all ingredients.
Add the popcorn microgreens and toss once more to combine, being careful not to bruise the greens.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor, if desired.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill for 10 minutes for a refreshing side 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