Paleo Fresh Bean Sprout Salad

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Paleo Fresh Bean Sprout Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables and bold, zesty dressing. Perfectly suited for a clean paleo lifestyle, it features a base of crunchy bean sprouts complemented by julienned carrots, refreshing cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. A tangy dressing made with lime juice, fresh ginger, olive oil, and a touch of honey ties it all together, while cilantro and scallions add an herby finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for a light lunch or as a refreshing side dish. Serve it immediately or let it chill for a cool, revitalizing bite that's perfect for summer days.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams fresh bean sprouts
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 stalks scallions
• 15 grams fresh cilantro
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 whole lime
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh bean sprouts thoroughly under cold water and set aside to drain.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds with a spoon. Cut into thin slices.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice into thin strips.

Step 5

Chop the scallions finely, including both the white and green parts.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 7

Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.

Step 8

In a small bowl, zest the lime and then juice it.

Step 9

To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine.

Step 10

In a large bowl, combine the bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro. Toss them together gently.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 13

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(881.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	634.2

Total Fat 43.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1248.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163.6mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1257.2mg	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: 58.1%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 33.7%