How long does it take to make Shungiku Microgreen Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Shungiku microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad highlights the unique, slightly bitter flavor of shungiku microgreens paired with a zesty citrus vinaigrette.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Shungiku 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 shungiku microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the shungiku microgreens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant 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