How long does it take to make Spicy Shiso Microgreen Salad?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 4, 2026
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Shiso microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This colorful salad features shiso microgreens that provide a peppery bite, complemented by a spicy sesame dressing.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Shiso microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 cups shiso microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
In a large bowl, combine shiso microgreens, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and scallions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha until well mixed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Shiso microgreens carry the same complex aromatic profile as mature shiso — anise, umami, and mild bitterness — and are used in Japanese and East Asian culinary traditions as a direct garnish substitute. Evidence on shiso specifically is limited; claims below reflect general microgreen research.
• Shiso and perilla microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds responsible for their distinctive anise-like flavor.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical content in shiso microgreens varies by variety and growing conditions.
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