Description
Sprouted Mung Bean Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crunchy sprouted mung beans with colorful veggies, all drizzled in a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or quick lunches, this salad is not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to make. With stunning visual appeal and an explosion of flavors, it’s guaranteed to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sprouted mung beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the sprouted mung beans under cold water until clean.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces; finely slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sprouted mung beans with the chopped veggies and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill briefly if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg