recipe Microgreen Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
If you’re new to microgreens, you’re not alone—one of the most common questions we hear at the market is: “What do I do with them?”
Truth is… most days, we just grab a handful and eat them straight like a crazy person. They’re that fresh, that flavorful, and that good for you. But when we’re feeling a little more proper (or, you know, around other people), we turn them into something like this beautiful, nutrient-packed salad.
These microgreens come from Spira Farms in Bolingbrook—grown with care, without harmful chemicals, and bursting with life. It’s food you can feel good about eating and sharing.
This Microgreen Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette is a simple, delicious way to enjoy them—packed with vibrant veggies, clean protein, and healthy fats to support energy, digestion, and overall wellness.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 3 cups mixed Basic Salad Mix Microgreens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, diced 🥑
- 2 tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- Optional: 2 tbsp [feta](https://kakadoodle.com/shop?search= feta)
Protein Options (choose one)
Lemon Herb Chicken (≈50g protein)
- 8 oz chicken breast (https://kakadoodle.com/shop?search=Breasts)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Garlic powder, salt & pepper
Grass-Fed Steak (≈45–50g protein)
- 8 oz flank or sirloin steak
- Salt, pepper & garlic powder
Simple Lemon-Honey Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Upgrade
- 1 tbsp yogurt for added protein
Instructions
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Prepare your protein:
Grill or pan-sear your chicken (5–6 minutes per side) or steak (4–5 minutes per side). Let rest, then slice. -
Build the base:
In a large bowl, toss together microgreens, tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots. -
Add toppings:
Layer in avocado, seeds, and optional cheese. -
Dress it up:
Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle over salad. -
Finish & serve:
Top with your sliced protein and gently toss before serving.
This dish comes together in just 20 minutes and delivers a powerful combination of clean protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and healthy fats—helping support digestion, energy levels, and overall wellness.
Choosing ingredients from Kakadoodle means you’re avoiding harmful chemicals and enjoying food the way it was meant to be—fresh, local, and responsibly sourced. oai_citation:0‡KakdoodleProducts.txt
Thank you to Erin Utz, a Kakadoodle customer and Dietitian Nutritionist, for inspiring wholesome, balanced meals like this. Be sure to follow her on social at @ErinUtz_RD for more nourishing ideas!
