How long does it take to make Cilantro Microgreens Mango Salsa (10-Minute Party Dip)?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 6
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Cilantro microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Sweet mango salsa studded with jalapeño and red onion, with cilantro microgreens folded in for vivid herbal flavor.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Cilantro microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 ripe mangos, diced
1 cup cilantro microgreens, roughly chopped
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Tortilla chips for serving
Combine mango, red onion, and jalapeño in a bowl.
Add lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt; toss well.
Fold in cilantro microgreens just before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips or over grilled fish or chicken.
Cilantro and cilantro microgreens carry the same volatile aromatic profile — linalool, geraniol, and related terpenoid compounds — and are used as a fresh finishing element in tacos, pho, salsas, and composed plates. Research on cilantro focuses primarily on its essential oil composition and antioxidant activity.
• Cilantro and cilantro microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds including linalool that have been studied for antioxidant activity.
moderate evidence• Fresh cilantro microgreens deliver the same aromatic compounds as mature leaves in a smaller, more visually refined garnish format.
strong evidence• Flavor and aroma intensity in cilantro microgreens vary by seed source, growing temperature, and harvest timing.
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
Chili-lime shrimp tacos with mango-avocado slaw finished with a big handful of cilantro microgreens for fresh herbaceous punch.
Aromatic beef-broth pho with rice noodles and a full herb plate — cilantro microgreens take the place of whole-leaf cilantro for concentrated flavor.