Sprouted Seed Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant mix of fresh sprouts, crisp vegetables, and zesty lemon dressing for a healthy starter or refreshing side.

# 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, optional
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

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 if using, 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 nutritional integrity.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sprouts deliver an almost impossible crunch that stays crisp even after dressing, making every bite feel alive.
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The combination of different sprout varieties creates layers of flavor, from peppery radish to mild mung bean sweetness.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than 15 minutes before eating it, the sprouts will start to wilt and lose that magical crunch that makes them worth using in the first place.
  • Over-tossing breaks the delicate sprouts and turns them into mush, so use a gentle hand and move quickly.
03 -
  • Buy your sprouts from somewhere with good turnover, old sprouts lose their snap and start to taste flat and fermented.
  • If your sprouts look slightly brown or smell off, trust that instinct and grab a different container, they should smell green and fresh.
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