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sprouts salad recipe

Sprouts Salad Recipe

Easy and healthy salad made using sprouts, herbs, veggies and lemon. This makes a great breakfast or a snack.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.

© Swasthi's Recipes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • ¾ cup sprouts (sprouted green gram)
  • 1 tbsp onions chopped
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • ¼ cup cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot chopped or grated
  • 1 small green chili (deseeded & chopped) or crushed pepper
  • 2 tbsps coriander leaves or celery chopped finely
  • salt as needed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice as needed or apple cider
  • ¼ tsp chaat masala for flavor (optional)

optional

  • 1 tbsp coconut fresh, grated or finely chopped
  • ½ cup cornflakes or wheat flakes (optional)
  • ¼ inch ginger grated (helps in digestion)
  • 1 sprig fresh mint leaves (optional, aids digestion)

How to make the recipe

Preparation

  • Wash and soak green gram or mung bean in boiled and cooled water for 8 hours.
  • Drain off and rinse them in clean (drinking) water.
  • Add them to a container or a mason jar.
  • OR Add the moist beans to a moist muslin or cheese cloth. Make a knot.
  • Place it in a bowl and partially cover it.
  • Set them in a warm and dark place. Depending on the weather conditions, they sprout.
  • If the cloth dries up, sprinkle some water on the cloth to make the beans moist. Do not pour lot of water otherwise they begin to rot.
  • Sprouts will be ready anywhere in between 6 hours to 2 days.

How to make sprouts salad

  • Rinse and peel the carrots, onions & cucumber. Chop them along with tomatoes and chilies.
  • Rinse the coriander leaves and mint. Chop finely. Grate ginger if using.
  • Measure ¾ cup sprouts and add them to a serving bowl.
  • Add all the chopped veggies and then sprinkle some salt.
  • Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss all of them.
  • Serve sprouts salad immediately.

NUTRITION (estimation only)

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1433IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 6mg