Heart-Healthy Fresh Bean Sprout Salad

Crisp, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Bean Sprout Salad is the ultimate guilt-free delight. Featuring a medley of fresh bean sprouts, crunchy cucumber, sweet carrots, and colorful red bell pepper, this salad is as visually appealing as it is nourishing. Tossed in a tangy dressing of low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and lime juice, it offers a harmonious balance of savory, zesty, and slightly nutty flavors. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and a dash of chili flakes add the perfect touch of texture and heat to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with zero cooking involved, this refreshing salad is a quick and easy way to support heart health and enjoy a burst of freshness. Serve it as a light lunch, a side dish, or a base for your favorite protein for a satisfying, wholesome meal. Keywords: heart-healthy, bean sprout salad recipe, fresh vegetable salad, quick salad recipe, low-calorie salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the fresh bean sprouts. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it thinly into rounds or halve it lengthwise and then slice into half-moons. Add to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and use a grater or a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and white membrane from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Chop the green onions finely, using both the white and green parts, and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the cilantro leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and lime juice to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds and red chili flakes over the salad for added texture and spice.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1135.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	487.3

Total Fat 21.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1730.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 27.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 239.9mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1896.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 45.6%