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Pea Shoot Spring Salad with Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette (10-Minute Lunch)

Pea Shoot Spring Salad with Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette (10-Minute Lunch)

10 min

· Serves 2

· Updated March 17, 2026

ChefPax Microgreens test kitchen — grown and curated in Manor, TX
Tender pea shoots tossed with sliced radishes, snap peas, Parmesan shavings, and a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.
salad
lunch
vegetarian
no-cook
spring
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How do you use Pea microgreens in Pea Shoot Spring Salad with Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette (10-Minute Lunch)?

Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Tender pea shoots tossed with sliced radishes, snap peas, Parmesan shavings, and a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.

How long does it take to make Pea Shoot Spring Salad with Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette (10-Minute Lunch)?

This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.

What does Pea add to this recipe?

Pea microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pea shoots

  • 1 cup snap peas, halved

  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • 1

    Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon together; season with salt and pepper.

  • 2

    Combine pea shoots, snap peas, and radishes in a bowl.

  • 3

    Toss with dressing and top with Parmesan shavings.

Nutrition Authority

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.

What the evidence supports

  • 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 evidence

References

  • 1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible MicrogreensJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012

  • 2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive ComponentsCritical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017

ChefPax provides this section for culinary and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice.

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