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Warm Pea Shoot & wild rice salad with citrus
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Greens Pea Shoots Microgreens-2 to 3 cups
Grains/Warm Base; Cooked Wild Rice or Farro-1 cup (Must be cooked and still slightly warm.)
Savory/Aromatic-Thinly sliced Red Onion or Shallot—2 Tablespoons (Soak in a little cold water to reduce harshness.)
Sliced Toasted Almonds or Pistachios1/4 cup
Flavor/Garnish—Orange Segments or Pomegranate Seeds-1/4 cup
Citrus brightens the pea shoots; pomegranate offers festive color and crunch.
Protein (Optional)
Flaked Smoked Salmon or Grilled Chicken
4 oz
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil—3 Tablespoons
Fresh Lemon Juice—2 Tablespoons
Fresh Ginger—1/2 Teaspoon, finely grated
Honey or Maple Syrup—1/2 Teaspoon
Salt & Pepper—To taste
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Prepare Base: Cook your wild rice or farro.
Make the Dressing: Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, and sweetener together. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble: In a large bowl, place the warm rice/farro. Add the sliced red onion, nuts, and protein (if using). Drizzle half of the dressing over the warm ingredients and toss gently.
Add Microgreens: Add the Pea Shoots and orange/pomegranate. Drizzle the remaining dressing and toss very lightly just until the pea shoots are coated, careful not to crush them. Serve immediately.
Radish Microgreen Power Bowl with Miso-Ginger Dressing
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1½ cups cooked quinoa or farro (warm or room temp)
1½ cups radish microgreens
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 large carrot, julienned or ribboned
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup edamame (shelled)
2 soft-boiled eggs (6-minute)
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional, for extra crunch)
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For the miso-ginger dressing:
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp water (to thin)
Juice of half a lime
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1. Make the dressing
Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth
Adjust consistency with water if needed
Taste and adjust sweetness/acidity
2. Prep the eggs
Bring water to boil, add eggs, cook for exactly 6 minutes
Transfer to ice bath, then peel and halve
3. Build the bowls
Divide warm grains between two bowls
Arrange cabbage, carrots, edamame, and sliced radishes in sections
Add avocado slices
Top with soft-boiled egg halves
4. Finish
Pile radish microgreens generously in center
Drizzle dressing over everything
Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Add extra microgreens on top