Sugar-Free Fresh Bean Sprout Salad

Bright, crisp, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Sugar-Free Fresh Bean Sprout Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light main course. Bursting with fresh vegetables—bean sprouts, crunchy red bell peppers, carrots, cool cucumbers, and aromatic green onions—this refreshing salad is dressed in a zesty lime-soy vinaigrette with sesame oil and a hint of garlic. Herbaceous cilantro and a dash of red chili flakes add a flavorful kick while keeping the recipe sugar-free and naturally low in calories. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a colorful addition to picnics and potlucks. Enjoy it fresh or lightly chilled for a wholesome, guilt-free treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g fresh bean sprouts
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 small cucumber
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 medium lime
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Thinly slice the red bell pepper, discarding the seeds and stem.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchsticks.

Step 4

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice thinly.

Step 5

Trim and slice the green onions diagonally.

Step 6

Roughly chop a handful of fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 7

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

Step 8

To make the dressing, juice the lime into a small bowl.

Step 9

Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the lime juice.

Step 10

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 12

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro and chili flakes, if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(677.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	325.6

Total Fat 15.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1827.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 13.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.0mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1210.0mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 46.1%