How long does it take to make Shungiku Microgreens Sesame Salad (10-Minute Japanese Side)?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Shungiku microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Shungiku (chrysanthemum) microgreens tossed with a toasted sesame-soy dressing — the floral, slightly bitter greens pair perfectly with nutty sesame.
This recipe takes approximately 10 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
2 tbsp sesame paste (or tahini)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Whisk sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until smooth, adding a splash of water to loosen.
Gently toss shungiku microgreens with the dressing.
Plate and scatter toasted sesame seeds over the top.
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
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