Sprouted Seed Salad (Printable)

Nutrient-packed sprouts and crisp vegetables in light citrus 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 lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or 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, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crisp texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad makes you feel vibrant from the inside out without feeling like you're eating cardboard
  • The combination of three different sprouts creates this amazing texture that keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • Dressing sprouts too early makes them sad and soggy so dress right before serving
  • The carrot ribbons sometimes clump together use your fingers to separate them while tossing
03 -
  • Sprouts should be dry to the touch or the dressing won't cling properly
  • The onion soak trick is worth the extra step if serving to sensitive palates
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