Sprouted Moong Salad (Indian Style Mung Bean Sprouts Salad)
This sprouted moong salad is quick, fresh, and full of flavor from lemon and spices. A simple, protein-rich Indian chaat-style salad perfect for any time of day.
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 2 cups sprouted moong
- ½ cup tomato chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 green chili finely chopped, optional
- 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black salt optional
Instructions
- Prep the sprouts: If using steamed or cooked sprouts, drain them completely and add them to a large mixing bowl.2 cups sprouted moong
- Chop the veggies: Finely dice the tomato, onion, bell pepper, and green chili. Chop the cilantro.
- Mix: In a large bowl, add the moong sprouts, chopped veggies, and cilantro.½ cup tomato, ¼ cup bell pepper, ¼ cup onion, 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves, 1 green chili
- Season: Sprinkle in the salt, black salt (if using), cumin powder, and chili powder.¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black salt
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemon over the salad.1 tablespoon lime juice
- Toss and taste: Mix all the ingredients well. Adjust lemon or salt to taste. Serve fresh.
Notes
Tested Tips from My Kitchen
- To make mung bean sprouts, soak whole moong overnight. Then drain and leave them covered in a warm place to sprout for 1 to 2 days.
- Raw or Steamed? You can use raw sprouts or steam them for a couple of minutes. For hands-free cooking, check out how I steam sprouts in the Instant Pot without a steamer basket.
- Minimize onion bite: Rinse chopped onions in cold water to mellow their flavor.
- Make-ahead tip: Store chopped veggies and sprouts separately. Mix just before serving to retain crunch.
- Instead of cilantro, you can add one tablespoon of almond pesto sauce to make a different-flavored salad.
- I sometimes add a tablespoon of tahini or peanut butter to make the salad creamy and nutty.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
