Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

Here is a vibrant and nutritious Sprouted Mung Bean Salad! Bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients, this salad is a must-make. Sprouted mung beans, teeming with essential nutrients and a delightful crunch, form the heart of this dish. Combined with an array of colorful and crunchy vegetables, fresh cilantro /coriander, and a zesty dressing, it’s a dish with lots of textures and flavors. Whether you’re looking for a quick, protein-packed lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad is sure to become a staple.

Ingredients and Substitutes:

1. Sprouted Mung Beans:
   • Substitute: If sprouted mung beans are unavailable, you can use cooked and cooled mung beans or other sprouted legumes like lentils or chickpeas.
2. Lettuce Head:
   • Substitute: Romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens can be used as an alternative to lettuce.
3. Tomatoes:
   • Substitute: Cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes can be used for a different flavor profile.
4. Carrot:
   • Substitute: Jicama or bell peppers can be used for a similar crunchy texture.
5. Cucumber:
   • Substitute: Zucchini or radishes can provide a similar crispness.
6. Red Onion or Shallots:
   • Substitute: White or yellow onion can be used as an alternative to red onion or shallots.
7. Green Chili Peppers:
   • Substitute: Jalapeños or serrano peppers can be used for a similar level of spiciness.
   • Substitute: Use sea salt or any other preferred type of salt according to your taste.
8. Juice from Half a Lemon:
   • Substitute: Lime juice can be used for a slightly different citrus flavor.
9. Ground Black Pepper:
   • Substitute: White pepper or red pepper flakes can be used for a variation in spiciness.
10. Pomegranate (Optional):
    • Substitute: Diced apple or dried cranberries can offer a similar burst of sweetness and color.
11. Cilantro/Coriander Leaves:
    • Substitute: Parsley or mint leaves can be used for a different herbal note.

Remember, while these substitutes can alter the flavor profile slightly, they’ll still result in a delicious and nutritious salad. Feel free to experiment to suit your taste preferences and ingredient availability!

Other salads from the blog:

• Boiled Peanut Salad
• Vietnamese Inspired Noodle Salad
• Vegan Egg Salad

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

Whether you're looking for a quick, protein-packed lunch or a refreshing side dish, this sprouted Mung Bean salad is sure to become a staple.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Inter-continental

Servings 4 Serves

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup sprouted mung beans
• ½ lettuce head
• 1-2 tomatoes
• 1 carrot
• ½ cucumber
• 1 red onion or 2 shallots
• 1-2 green chili peppers
• Salt to taste
• Juice from half a lemon
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ pomegranate optional
• A bunch of cilantro/coriander leaves

Instructions

 

• Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onions, green chili peppers, and cilantro/coriander leaves and shred the lettuce leaves.
• Add them to a large salad mixing bowl and add the sprouted mung beans and pomegranate to it.
• Squeeze the lemon juice, add salt and pepper and toss well until everything is well combined.
• Serve fresh as a side salad, snack, or for a meal in itself with some nuts or olive oil drizzled on top!

Keyword Boiled peanut salad, Sprouted beans, sprouted mung bean salad

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