Sprouted Seed Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh sprouts and crisp vegetables tossed in zesty dressing for a healthy, refreshing dish.

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

# Steps:

01 - Rinse all sprouts thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well in a colander.
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 with the sprouts.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, 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.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crisp texture.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The crunch of fresh sprouts creates texture that makes every bite feel alive and satisfying
  • Its endlessly adaptable, whatever fresh greens you have on hand will work beautifully here
  • The zesty dressing ties everything together without weighing down delicate sprouts
02 -
  • Sprouts hold water like tiny sponges, so dry them thoroughly or your dressing will slide right off
  • Wait to dress this salad until right before serving, or the sprouts will become sad and limp within an hour
03 -
  • Buy sprouts from trusted sources or grow your own to ensure food safety
  • Store leftover sprouts in a paper towel lined container in the fridge, changing the towel daily
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