Broccoli Microgreen Salad with Avocado and Pomegranate
This revitalizing salad is not only refreshing and full of vibrant colors but is also a powerhouse of nutrients, flavors, and textures. It features the star of the show, broccoli microgreens, as the primary ingredient. These are not your average greens – they are young, tender, and packed with a concentrated amount of vitamins and minerals. Their crunchy, slightly peppery flavor makes this salad a memorable one.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. of fresh broccoli microgreens
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, deseeded and sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of raw honey or maple syrup for a vegan version
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of toasted almonds, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Start by preparing the salad dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, raw honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Add the sliced cucumber and red onion to the bowl.
- Now, it’s time for the gorgeous, creamy avocado. Dice it and add it to the salad. Avocado adds a beautiful creaminess and is loaded with healthy fats that help you absorb the nutrients from the microgreens even better.
- Sprinkle in the pomegranate seeds. They give a juicy, sweet burst to balance the savory and green elements of the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently toss all the ingredients together, making sure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- If you are using them, sprinkle the chopped toasted almonds on top. This will add a nice crunch and an extra boost of nutrition.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the mélange of flavors!
This is no ordinary salad – it’s a fiesta of tastes and health, starring broccoli microgreens. Every bite brings you a new texture: the creamy avocado, the crunchy microgreens, the refreshing cucumber, the sweet and tangy pomegranate seeds, all coming together in a symphony of flavors. Every ingredient is here not just for its taste but for its health benefits, making this salad a truly wholesome, guilt-free meal. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!
You can find the freshest Broccoli Microgreens available on the Southwest Side of Chicago at the Bee Line Microgreens Store.