Sunflower Microgreen Slaw with Carrots and Almonds

Bring out those beautiful nutty flavors of the microgreens with this tangy dressing and crunchy carrots! A perfect side for your next meal!

Small but mighty. The beautiful part of microgreens is, while small, they are condensed flavor explosions! There are many kinds of microgreens available, each bringing their own very unique flavor, and I would encourage you to highlight those underlying tastes in however you cook with them. In this case, I used sunflower microgreens to play up the nutty tones in this slaw, further drawn out by the almonds. That flavor works really well with cabbage and carrots in a heartier salad that’s delicious topping a salmon or veggie burger, or inside a wrap!

Is it all just semantics? Coleslaw, slaw, salad…? Actually, no, there are subtle differences between all. While slaw is usually just slang for coleslaw, many will argue that the ‘cole’ part of the word differentiates a mayonnaise base, where a slaw can be either mayo or vinegar. And while a ‘slaw’ usually has the defining ingredient as cabbage, a salad can be made with a variety of greens (or fruit for that matter!). The rationale behind slaw for this dish was to be respectful of how delicate the flavors of microgreens can be. Add a bit of mayo if you prefer a cream based slaw, but this will tame some of those beautiful flavors that this fresh version gives. Keep it light and simple for a great side dish!

Hosting a crowd this weekend (or just looking to make life easier)? Check out some of these great sides that are even better made ahead of time:

Spring Radish Slaw with Sprouts and Cabbage

Broccoli Radish Bacon Salad

Curried Apple and Kale Salad

Ribboned Carrot Thai Salad

Slivered Sugar Snap Peas with a Honey Goat Cheese Vinaigrette

Summer is here and I am LOVING trying out these seasonal ingredients in my kitchen! Follow along as I search for farmers markets and fun ways to cook creatively with what the week produces!

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Sunflower Microgreen Slaw with Carrots and Almonds

Hannah

Bring out those beautiful nutty flavors of the microgreens with this tangy dressing and crunch carrots! A perfect side for your next meal!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, French, Mediterranean

Servings 2

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Kitchen knife

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 squeezed Lemon
• 1/2 tsp Horseradish
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 stalk Celery
• 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
• 1 sprig Parsley
• 1 sprig Cilantro
• 1/3 large Shallots
• 1 cup Microgreens
• 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
• 5 medium Napa Cabbage Leaves or shredded cabbage

Instructions

 

• In mixing bowl, combine lemon, olive oil, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Chop and add parsley, cilantro and shallots and stir in.
• Cut the celery in thin, diagonal strips, and add shredded carrots.
• Slice the napa cabbage into strips, and combine with microgreens and almonds in the bowl. Toss to coat all vegetables with the dressing.
• Set aside to marinate prior to serving. Top with additional fresh herbs and sliced almonds to serve. Enjoy!

Keyword Broccoli slaw, Carrots, Fresh, Healthy, Keto, Low-carb, Microgreens, Vegan, vegetarian