Microgreens and edible flowers are finding their way onto restaurant menus of some of the finest dining establishments around the world.

You might find microgreens or edible flowers tossed into a fennel salad with lemon and Satsuma orange, or on a warm arugula salad with salmon. Or they might appear as a rainbow mix with ahi tuna or MicroArugula on a rabbit potpie. Other ideas for unique dishes could feature MicroBasil in a melted caprese salad, or a leek tart on salmon and a bed of MicroMustard greens.

Microgreens are ideal to use in an planning your next menu, as they provide both visual and savory appeal. Their    delicate appearance makes them perfect for garnishing fine dishes, and their rich flavors back up their garden-fresh   beauty. Fine dining chefs all over the world are just now discovering the versatility of these microgreens and edible flowers, using them in a variety of unique and creative ways.

Microgreens and edible flowers are popping up in exclusive restaurants everywhere – as MicroFennel, MicroArugula, MicroSpinach, and MicroAmaranth.-

But don’t let their delicate appearance fool you – they can be very flavorful, as most chefs will attest. For the diner, they deliver a pop of flavor and a sense of natural freshness. For chefs, they offer more flexibility and creativity in plate presentation and dish planning.

There is no denying their popularity. People like the bold flavors and colorful appearance of microgreens. They have become ideal ingredients for complementing unique salad creations that offer fine diners an unusual experience.

“It’s so easy for salad to be boring,” said Anthony Sicignano, the executive chef of The Breakers Palm Beach about microgreens and edible flowers for salad. “There are the typical vegetable ingredients that form the base. People try to dress those up with toppings like cheese or meats or dressings — things that often aren’t what a person looks for in a salad.

“If you can add microgreens that add zest of flavor and texture, though, you can create a salad that tastes different and wonderful, but without violating the salad’s basic identity,” he added.

For more information on how microgreens can add zest to your menu, have your produce distributor contact Fresh Origins.