How long does it take to make Spicy Arugula Microgreens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated October 15, 2026
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Arugula microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. A refreshing salad combining the kick of arugula microgreens with zesty citrus dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Inspired by the fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Arugula 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 arugula microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula microgreens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes for enhanced flavor.
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