Gluten-Free Fresh and Tangy Sprout Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Gluten-Free Fresh and Tangy Sprout Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish bursting with flavor and crunch. Loaded with an assortment of fresh, crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and grated carrot, it’s paired with protein-rich mixed sprouts for a wholesome, satisfying bite. Dressed in a zesty lime and olive oil vinaigrette and finished with a sprinkle of roasted sunflower seeds, this salad offers the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and nutty flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or refreshing side dish. Whether you're following a gluten-free lifestyle or simply seeking a healthy salad recipe, this dish is sure to become a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Mixed sprouts (e.g., mung bean, alfalfa, lentil)
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Roasted sunflower seeds
Instructions
Rinse the mixed sprouts thoroughly under cold running water and drain them well in a colander.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the carrot and then grate it using a coarse grater, adding it to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro, adding both to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, combine fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, whisking them together to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and sprout mixture, then gently toss everything together until well coated.
Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds over the salad for a crunchy texture.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1582 mg | 34% | |
*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.
