Cabbage Microgreen Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cabbage Microgreen Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A nice and cool balsamic vinaigrette salad is a perfect way to cool down. While the weather has cooled down in most of the United States, here in Florida, we're still routinely experiencing warm weather! 

This salad is also perfect as a side dish for any Christmas or other holiday dinners served up, especially for those looking to serve up health-conscious dishes with a base that's easily found local.

Cabbage Microgreen Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Cabbage Microgreens
  • 1/4 Cup Additional Microgreens (Our recommended pairs Lettuce, Kale, or Turnip, or this may be substituted for a full cup of cabbage microgreens)
  • 6 Peeled and Sliced Carrots 
  • 1 Diced Sweet Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette Ingredients 

  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 
  • 1 Teaspoon Honey 
  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard 
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove 
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Making the Vinaigrette 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper together.
  2. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until well-blended. 
  3. Store in a container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake vigorously before using.  

Making the Salad

  1. Gently toss together your microgreens, carrots, and bell peppers in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently again. 
  3. Allow the salad to rest at room temperature before serving. 
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