How long does it take to make Savory Cantaloupe Microgreen Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated August 27, 2026
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Cantaloupe microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This colorful salad showcases cantaloupe microgreens paired with vibrant seasonal vegetables, creating a dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Inspired by the seasonal offerings at Komé Austin.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Cantaloupe 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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4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
1 cup cantaloupe, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
½ avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 cup cantaloupe microgreens
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced cantaloupe, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with sliced avocado and a generous sprinkle of cantaloupe microgreens.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving 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