How long does it take to make Texsel Microgreens and Quinoa Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated June 15, 2026
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Texsel microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant salad combines nutritious quinoa with the peppery flavor of Texsel microgreens, making it a perfect light lunch or side dish.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Texsel 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 cooked quinoa
1 cup Texsel microgreens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
Gently fold in the Texsel microgreens until evenly distributed.
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 10 minutes for a refreshing taste.
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