Mediterranean Diet Fresh Sprouted Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Mediterranean Diet Fresh Sprouted Salad, a perfect harmony of flavors and textures for health-conscious food lovers. Packed with protein-rich mixed sprouted beans, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy Kalamata olives, this salad is a refreshing, no-cook option ideal for a quick lunch or appetizer. The zesty dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, ties it all together, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add a Mediterranean touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also complements a balanced, heart-healthy lifestyle. Serve it as a stand-alone dish or pair it with grilled proteins for a complete Mediterranean-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mixed sprouted beans (e.g., mung beans, lentils, chickpeas)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed sprouted beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 2

Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 7

Serve the salad as a light lunch or as an appetizer at the start of a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1228.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1345.2

Total Fat 95.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4398.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 950.4mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2453.1mg	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: 61.2%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 26.7%