How long does it take to make Amaranth Microgreen Quinoa Salad Bowl?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Amaranth microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant quinoa salad is bursting with fresh flavors and nutrients, featuring the peppery kick of amaranth microgreens.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Amaranth microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 cup amaranth microgreens
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Gently fold in the amaranth microgreens to avoid bruising them.
Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Amaranth microgreens are distinguished by their vibrant magenta and gold pigments, which come from betalain compounds. They are chosen by chefs primarily for visual impact and mild, earthy flavor. Amaranth grain has a stronger evidence base than amaranth microgreens specifically.
• Amaranth species have been studied for betalain pigment content, the same class of pigments found in beets and some other plants.
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and flavor in amaranth microgreens vary significantly by variety and light exposure during growing.
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