Description
A refreshing and nutritious Sprouted Moong Salad combining crunchy sprouted moong beans with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and zesty lemon juice. Enhanced with chaat masala and fresh cilantro, this no-cook salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup sprouted moong beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Sprouted Moong Beans: Rinse sprouted moong beans thoroughly under cold water and drain well to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Combine Fresh Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add diced cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add Herbs and Spices: Incorporate the chopped cilantro and sprinkle the chaat masala over the vegetables for a burst of flavor.
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over the entire salad mixture to brighten and balance the flavors.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together ensuring the lemon juice and spices are well distributed. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the salad immediately for fresh taste or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance.
Notes
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be chilled for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Add a pinch of roasted cumin powder for extra earthiness if desired.
- For a protein boost, add some diced paneer or boiled eggs.
- To make it spicy, sprinkle some finely chopped green chilies or a dash of red chili powder.
- This salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
