Sprouted Seed Salad (Printable Version)

Nutrient-packed sprouts and crisp vegetables with zesty dressing

# Components:

→ Sprouts

01 - 1 cup mung bean sprouts
02 - 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
03 - 1 cup radish sprouts

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1 medium tomato, diced
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 small carrot, grated
08 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Preparation steps:

01 - Rinse all sprouts thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well in a colander to remove excess moisture.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the mung bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, and radish sprouts.
03 - Add the diced cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, grated carrot, red onion, and cilantro to the sprout mixture.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently with salad servers to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging the delicate sprouts.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crisp texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch of three different sprouts creates an incredibly satisfying texture that wakes up your palate
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy health cafe
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving, otherwise the sprouts will start to wilt and lose their magical crunch
  • Dry your sprouts really well after rinsing, as water clinging to them will dilute your dressing
03 -
  • Buy your sprouts from a source you trust, or try sprouting your own for the freshest possible results
  • Use your hands to toss the salad with the dressing rather than tongs, which lets you coat everything more gently and thoroughly
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