Heart-Healthy Fresh Sprouted Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Sprouted Salad is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for your body and taste buds. Made with crunchy sprouted mung beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a powerhouse of plant-based goodness. Freshly grated carrots, finely chopped red onion, and aromatic cilantro elevate the flavor profile, while a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together with a refreshing tang. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this high-fiber, antioxidant-rich dish is perfect for busy weekdays or light lunches. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite entrée—this heart-healthy salad is sure to nourish and delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sprouted mung beans
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the sprouted mung beans thoroughly, and set aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, remove seeds (if desired), and chop it into small cubes, then add to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot using a coarse grater, then add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop half a small red onion and fresh cilantro, adding them both to the bowl.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 9

Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 11

Serve immediately, or refrigerate if preparing in advance. The salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	356.4

Total Fat 15.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1253.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153.3mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1771.9mg	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: 35.4%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 52.2%