How long does it take to make Zesty Mustard Microgreen Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 29, 2026
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Mustard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant salad combines the peppery taste of mustard microgreens with a refreshing citrus vinaigrette, making it a delightful side or standalone dish.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Mustard microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 cups mustard microgreens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the mustard microgreens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately as a fresh and zesty side dish or main course.
Enjoy your nutritious and colorful mustard microgreen salad!
Mustard microgreens, including wasabi mustard varieties, deliver sharp peppery heat through glucosinolate-derived compounds similar to other brassica crops. They are used as flavor accents and garnishes where heat and bite are desired.
• Mustard and brassica microgreens have been studied for glucosinolate content, which contributes to their characteristic peppery flavor.
moderate evidence• Heat intensity varies significantly by mustard variety and is affected by growing conditions 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