Paleo Fresh Bean Sprout Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Paleo Fresh Bean Sprout Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Featuring crunchy bean sprouts, julienned carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, and aromatic scallions, this vibrant salad is brought to life with a zesty lime-ginger dressing infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a satisfying and guilt-free addition to your paleo meal plan. Serve it chilled for a revitalizing side or enjoy it as a light main course—it’s the perfect balance of health and taste! Keywords: paleo salad, bean sprout salad, fresh vegetable salad, healthy side dish, lime ginger dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh bean sprouts
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks scallions
- 15 grams fresh cilantro
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 whole lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the fresh bean sprouts thoroughly under cold water and set aside to drain.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds with a spoon. Cut into thin slices.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice into thin strips.
Chop the scallions finely, including both the white and green parts.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
In a small bowl, zest the lime and then juice it.
To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
In a large bowl, combine the bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro. Toss them together gently.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1257 mg | 27% | |
*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.
