Sprouted Seed Salad (Printable)

Fresh sprouts meet crisp vegetables in a zesty light dressing. Perfect healthy starter or refreshing side.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

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 as the foundation.
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 to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging the delicate sprouts.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crunch from three different sprouts creates this incredible texture that makes every bite exciting
  • It takes fifteen minutes max but looks like something from a fancy farm to table restaurant
  • The dressing hits all the right notes without overwhelming the fresh delicate flavors
02 -
  • Soggy sprouts will ruin this salad, so dry them thoroughly after rinsing
  • The dressing can be made ahead but toss it right before serving or you will lose all that precious crunch
  • Radish sprouts vary in spiciness, so taste one first and adjust the amount if they are particularly potent
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner if you have one, it is the quickest way to get sprouts completely dry
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just two minutes before serving to let flavors meld without losing crunch
  • If making this for a crowd, double the dressing and keep half on the side for guests who want more
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