Sprouted Seed Salad (Printer Friendly)

Fresh sprouts and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.

# What You 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
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

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, 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 and optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The sprouts give you this peppery, almost alive quality that regular lettuce just can't match.
  • It's the kind of meal that leaves you feeling energized rather than sluggish, which is honestly life-changing on a Tuesday afternoon.
02 -
  • If you dress this more than a few minutes before serving, those tender sprouts will collapse into something sad and limp, so timing is everything here.
  • Always taste your dressing before it touches the salad, because you can't adjust it once it's all mixed in.
03 -
  • If you can't find fresh sprouts, you can sprout your own seeds at home in a jar over three to five days, and they're always fresher and cheaper than store-bought.
  • The moment the sprouts hit the cold dressing they start to soften slightly, so serve this immediately and watch people eat it before it even sits down.
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