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5 Salads with microgreens: delicious and original

Five summer salads, two from TikTok: pomegranate with chocolate-covered walnuts, mango with three microgreens, quinoa and arugula, Caesar style, tuna pasta.

Today we’re bringing you five tasty and refreshing salads with microgreens ideas, perfect for enjoying this summer. Two of them we discovered on TikTok, and the other three are our own creations. Each one lists the microgreen we used, so you can swap in whatever happens to be ready in your own tray.

Salads with microgreens, pomegranate, and chocolate covered walnuts by @cookingwithnes_

We found a recipe on TikTok from the creator @cookingwithnes_ that we absolutely loved. The salad includes:

• Green microgreens (to taste)
• Pomegranate
• Avocado
• Feta cheese
• Chocolate covered walnuts
• Salt and olive oil

What we liked most about this recipe is the sweet touch from the chocolate on the walnuts. It felt so original. We tried it and yes, it’s amazing!

Salads with microgreens and mango by @cultiveat

Another idea we found online comes from @cultiveat, and it features an incredible combination of flavors and textures. It uses three different types of microgreens:

• Sunflower shoot (we’ve just started growing it ourselves!)
• Red garnet
• Green mustard

These are combined with:

• Sweet mango
• Crunchy radish
• Pistachios

They describe it as: “The mix of crunchy, tender, and slightly spicy microgreens creates a refreshing and appetizing salad base.”

Honestly, it looks amazing. We can’t wait to try it!

Now, on to our own ideas…

Quinoa and arugula salad

Our first suggestion includes simple but flavorful ingredients:

• Arugula
• Quinoa
• Mustard microgreens (for a spicy kick)
• Cheese of your choice (we used halloumi, delicious!)
• Raisins
• Salt and olive oil for seasoning

A balanced salad with a mix of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors.

Caesar style salad with microgreens

This next option is inspired by the classic Caesar salad, with our own twist:

• Lettuce microgreens
• Diced chicken or turkey
• Cucumber
• Cheese of your choice
• Croutons
• Cherry tomatoes
• Sweet corn
• Honey mustard dressing

A fresh and filling option with the unmistakable Caesar flavor, now with microgreens.

Pasta salad with microgreens

We’ll wrap up with a salad idea that’s always a hit: pasta salad.

Ingredients:

• Radish microgreens, if you prefer a bold and spicy touch. Or, for a milder option, alfalfa microgreens work perfectly.
• Lettuce
• Macaroni
• Tuna
• Avocado
• Almonds
• Olive oil, vinegar, and salt for seasoning

An ideal choice for cold summer meals or for taking to the beach or work.

Sources

https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithnes_/photo/7265176312891985153

@cultiveat

Microgreens as a salad base? Damn right 🌱. Sunflower Shoot, Red Garnett, and Green Mustard – the pairing of crunchy, tender, and mildly spicy microgreens makes a refreshing and appetising salad base. We added sweet mangoes, crunchy radish, and earthy pistachio to complete the Rainbow 🌈. #cultiveat #cultiveatrecipes #recipes #easyrecipe #saladideas #microgreens #microgreenssalad #mangosalad #salad #springsalad #sunflowershoot #redgarnet #greenmustard #pesticidefree #fyp #foryoupage

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