Fresh and Tangy Sprout Salad
Brighten up your day with a bowl of **Fresh and Tangy Sprout Salad**, a wholesome delight perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or nutritious snack! Bursting with flavors and textures, this refreshing salad combines crunchy mixed sprouts with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic coriander. A zesty lemon dressing enhanced with cumin and a hint of olive oil ties it all together, delivering a tangy, herby finish in every bite. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and can be spiced up with a touch of green chili for those craving a kick! Serve it as a healthy side or enjoy it as a standalone dish—this vibrant, gluten-free, and vegan salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed sprouts (e.g., mung bean, chickpea, lentil)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the mixed sprouts thoroughly under cold running water. Set aside to drain completely.
Peel the cucumber and dice it into small cubes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and add them to the bowl with cucumber.
Finely chop the red onion and add to the vegetable mixture.
Chop the fresh coriander leaves and add them to the bowl for a burst of herby flavor.
If using, finely chop the green chili and add it for an extra kick.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder until well blended.
Add the drained sprouts to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over the top.
Gently mix all the ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or let it chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator for flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1279 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2829 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
