Crunchy Beansprout Salad

A crunchy and versatile salad that pairs with Asian inspired flavours; adjust vegetable ingredients according to what’s in season.

Mung Bean Sprouts are gentle on the digestive system a good source of plant-based protein, vitamins & minerals.

Serves4-6
Cooks in 0
Prep time 15-20mins

Low Carb
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Plant Protein
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Vitamin C
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Heart Healthy
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Weight Loss
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Ingredients

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Method

Crunchy Bean Sprout Salad

RINSE and soak bean sprouts in cold or even iced water to crisp them while you cut the rest of the vegetables.

WASH all the vegetables, herbs; peel and cut into matchsticks = julienne; see ingredient boards for knife skills.

DRAIN bean sprouts give them a good shake; you can do this in a towel or spin them in a salad spinner to dry them.

MIX all salad ingredients in a bowl. Garnish with Cilantro or any other herb your using.

Serving Ideas
Miso Roasted Fish & Broccoli with Greens
Broccoli Rice Noodles
Miso Chill Roasted Tofu Broccoli and Cashews

DRESSINGS
Oil-free Asian style dressing
Peanut Ginger Dressing
Gochujang Miso Tahini Sauce
Simple Peanut Satay Sauce

Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas

Low FODMAP + IBS maximum per serving ⅔ cup bean sprouts, 4 pods snap or snow peas, 1 cup bok choy,

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET substitute red pepper | capsicum for another vegetable as it is a part of the nightshade family which can be inflammatory for some people.

*BEAN SPROUTS ARE MUNG BEANS sprouted, they are nutrient-dense and gentle on the digestive system.

*RADISH choose from purple daikon, watermelon, red radish, daikon,

SEASONAL VEGETABLE SWAPS – carrots, salad turnips, radishes, cucumber, kohlrabi, cabbage, radicchio, fennel, snap peas, beans, snow peas, peppers.