Sprouted Seed Salad (Printable)

Fresh sprouts and crisp vegetables with a light zesty dressing for a healthy, refreshing dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 for vegan)
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Rinse all sprouts thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.
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 bowl.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of three different sprouts creates layers of texture from nutty to peppery that you cant get from just one variety
  • This salad comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks and tastes like something from a fancy farm to table restaurant
  • The dressing strikes that perfect balance between bright lemon and just enough sweetness to make all the vegetables sing together
02 -
  • Sprouts release water as they sit, so dress this salad right before serving or it will become soggy within an hour
  • The key to great texture is making sure your sprouts are completely dry after rinsing, so give them a good shake or even spin them in a salad spinner
  • This salad doesnt keep well overnight because the sprouts continue to grow and soften once dressed
03 -
  • Buy sprouts from the refrigerated section and check the expiration date, as they're highly perishable
  • If you can only find large sprouts, give them a quick trim with kitchen scissors for more manageable bites
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a jar in the refrigerator
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