How long does it take to make Sorrel Microgreens Garden Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette (10-Minute Lunch)?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Sorrel microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Sorrel microgreens are naturally lemony — use them in place of half the greens in this simple salad to eliminate the need for vinegar.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Sorrel 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 cup sorrel microgreens
2 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp toasted walnuts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp orange juice
Salt & pepper
Whisk olive oil and orange juice; season lightly with salt and pepper.
Toss mixed greens and sorrel microgreens with the dressing.
Top with cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and walnuts.
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
A classic French bistro pairing — pan-seared salmon with a quick sorrel cream sauce made from microgreens wilted into crème fraîche.
Classic cold leek and potato soup blended silky smooth with sorrel microgreens stirred in for their natural lemon-acid tang — no extra lemon needed.