Recipe: Sunflower Shoot Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Tara Scott
- Jun 18, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 7, 2023
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sunflower shoot microgreens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the sunflower shoot microgreens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, red onions, and toasted sunflower seeds.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
4. Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
5. Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavours to meld together.
6. Serve the sunflower shoot salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or light meal.
Feel free to adjust the quantities and add any additional ingredients you prefer, such as avocado slices, grilled chicken, or toasted bread croutons. Enjoy your sunflower shoot microgreens salad with lemon vinaigrette!