How long does it take to make Pea Microgreens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing salad features crisp pea microgreens complemented by a zesty citrus vinaigrette, making it a perfect side or light meal.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Pea microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
4 cups pea microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the pea microgreens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra pea microgreens if desired.
Pea shoot microgreens are among the most versatile and broadly used microgreens in professional kitchens. They are known for their sweet, vegetal flavor, tender texture, and high visual yield per tray. Evidence on pea shoots typically focuses on protein content and vitamin profile relative to other legume sprouts.
• Pea shoots and young legume sprouts have been studied for their amino acid profile and vitamin C content.
moderate evidence• Flavor, texture, and nutrient content in pea shoots vary by variety, temperature, and harvest stage.
strong evidence• Pea shoots are commonly used raw as a salad base or garnish where cooking is not applied.
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