What makes up this salad mix?

Written By Mark Andrews

Overview

A carefully balanced blend of five premium microgreens:

  • Broccoli

  • Kale

  • Kohlrabi

  • Arugula

  • Cabbage

This mix is designed to deliver a complete flavor profile—mild, peppery, and slightly earthy—while maximizing nutritional diversity in every handful.

Unlike single-variety microgreens, this blend provides layered taste, texture, and nutrient synergy, making it ideal for everyday use.

Nutritional Profile

This blend combines multiple brassica varieties, making it one of the most nutritionally dense options available.

Key Nutrients

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin K

  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)

  • Vitamin E

  • Folate

  • Fiber

  • Chlorophyll

Functional Compounds

  • Sulforaphane (broccoli dominant)

  • Glucosinolates (all brassicas)

  • Anthocyanins (from cabbage varieties)

  • Polyphenols

Why the Blend Matters

Each variety contributes something unique:

  • Broccoli → high sulforaphane (detox support)

  • Kale → dense micronutrients

  • Kohlrabi → mild sweetness + crunch

  • Arugula → peppery bite

  • Cabbage → antioxidant diversity

Together, this creates a more complete nutritional spectrum than any single microgreen.

Taste Profile

This mix is intentionally balanced:

  • Base: Mild, fresh, slightly sweet

  • Mid-notes: Earthy greens

  • Top notes: Light pepper (from arugula)

  • Finish: Clean, slightly brassica-forward

Flavor Breakdown

  • Broccoli → mild + green

  • Kale → earthy

  • Kohlrabi → subtle sweetness

  • Arugula → peppery

  • Cabbage → neutral with slight depth

Overall: Approachable, but not boring

Texture

  • Fine stems (broccoli, kale)

  • Slight crunch (kohlrabi)

  • Tender leaves throughout

  • Light, airy structure

  • Even mouthfeel (no overpowering thickness like pea shoots)

Designed to eat easily in bulk (true “salad-ready” microgreen)

Mark Andrews
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