Whole30 Fresh Bean Sprout Salad
Crisp, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Whole30 Fresh Bean Sprout Salad is a refreshingly light yet satisfying dish perfect for any meal. Featuring crunchy bean sprouts, julienned carrots, and crisp cucumber alongside bold pops of red bell pepper and red onion, this salad shines with its fresh herbaceous notes of cilantro and mint. Tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette with a touch of apple cider vinegar, it’s a tangy, Whole30-compliant treat. Finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds for added texture, this no-cook, 15-minute recipe is perfect for those seeking a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free side or main dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1 large carrot
- 1 small English cucumber
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the fresh bean sprouts thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well and set aside.
Peel and julienne the large carrot into thin strips. Slice the small English cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and then slice thinly into half-moons.
Slice the medium red bell pepper into thin strips, and thinly slice the small red onion.
Chop the fresh cilantro and fresh mint leaves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bean sprouts, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine. Ensure all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the salad for added crunch and flavor.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or as a light main dish suitable for Whole30 followers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1273 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1551 mg | 33% | |
*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.
