Low Fat Fresh Bean Sprout Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and loaded with vibrant flavors, this Low Fat Fresh Bean Sprout Salad is a standout choice for health-conscious food lovers. Packed with nutrient-rich bean sprouts, crunchy cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper, and topped with a zesty dressing of low-fat soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a hint of honey, this salad offers a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. The aromatic fresh ginger, garlic, and coriander leaves enhance the flavor profile, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this low-fat, high-fiber salad is perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side dish. Try this quick and easy recipe today and enjoy the wholesome goodness of fresh, raw veggies with a tangy twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Fresh bean sprouts
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh bean sprouts under cold water and drain well.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, remove seeds if necessary, and cut into thin slices.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and cut into thin julienne strips.

Step 4

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper.

Step 5

Chop the spring onions and coriander leaves finely.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing low-fat soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Add black pepper and salt to taste.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and spring onions.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Garnish the salad with chopped coriander leaves and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Step 10

Serve the salad fresh to maintain the crispness of the bean sprouts and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(760.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	250.9

Total Fat 3.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1659.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 14.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.6mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1186.1mg	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: 9.6%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 70.3%