Description

A refreshing and nutritious Sprouted Moong Salad featuring crisp vegetables, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of chaat masala. Perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and packs a punch of flavor and protein.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Rinse Moong Beans: Rinse sprouted moong beans thoroughly under cold running water and drain well to ensure they are clean and fresh.
Combine Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, creating the fresh vegetable base of the salad.
Add Herbs and Spices: Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro and chaat masala over the vegetables to infuse aromatic flavors.
Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over the salad mixture to add a bright, tangy taste.
Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, making sure the flavors are evenly distributed. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste.
Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness, or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, add finely chopped raw carrots or bell peppers.
You can substitute chaat masala with a pinch of cumin powder if unavailable.
Serve as a light snack or a healthy accompaniment to meals.
This salad is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
Adjust lemon juice and salt to suit your taste preferences.