Looking for a healthy evening snack that is light, refreshing, and keeps you full for hours? This Quinoa Sprout Salad checks all the boxes. Made with moong or chana sprouts and fluffy cooked quinoa, it is a recipe that blends taste with nourishment. Every ingredient has been chosen to support your health while still delivering on flavor and crunch.
Sprouts are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are rich in plant based protein, enzymes, and fiber, all of which support digestion and satiety. Quinoa, on the other hand, is a gluten free whole grain that is naturally high in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. When you bring these two superfoods together, you get a salad that is both satisfying and blood sugar friendly.
To balance the protein, this recipe adds plenty of colorful vegetables like cucumber, tomato, bell peppers, and onion. Not only do they add freshness and crunch, but they also provide antioxidants and vitamins that support overall health. A simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper gives the salad a zesty kick without overpowering the natural flavors of the ingredients.
What makes this Quinoa Sprout Salad truly special is how versatile it is. You can enjoy it as a quick evening snack, a light lunch on a busy day, or even as a side dish to round out a larger meal. It is also easy to meal prep. Cook the quinoa and boil the sprouts ahead of time, then simply toss everything together when you are ready to eat.
Nutritious, flavourful, and quick to prepare, this Quinoa Sprout Salad is the ultimate guilt free indulgence. Once you try it, you will want to make it a regular part of your weekly menu.
Quinoa Sprouts Salad
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- ½ cup moong or chana sprouts boiled in lightly salted water
- 2 tablespoons cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons minced bell peppers
- ¼ cucumber minced
- ¼ tomato minced
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
- Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ clove garlic minced
- A pinch of black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
- Add the sprouts, quinoa, cucumber, tomato, onion, and bell peppers.
Step 3
- Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Looking for a healthy evening snack that is light, refreshing, and keeps you full for hours? This Quinoa Sprout Salad checks all the boxes. Made with moong or chana sprouts and fluffy cooked quinoa, it is a recipe that blends taste with nourishment. Every ingredient has been chosen to support your health while still delivering on flavor and crunch.
Sprouts are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are rich in plant based protein, enzymes, and fiber, all of which support digestion and satiety. Quinoa, on the other hand, is a gluten free whole grain that is naturally high in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. When you bring these two superfoods together, you get a salad that is both satisfying and blood sugar friendly.
To balance the protein, this recipe adds plenty of colorful vegetables like cucumber, tomato, bell peppers, and onion. Not only do they add freshness and crunch, but they also provide antioxidants and vitamins that support overall health. A simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper gives the salad a zesty kick without overpowering the natural flavors of the ingredients.
What makes this Quinoa Sprout Salad truly special is how versatile it is. You can enjoy it as a quick evening snack, a light lunch on a busy day, or even as a side dish to round out a larger meal. It is also easy to meal prep. Cook the quinoa and boil the sprouts ahead of time, then simply toss everything together when you are ready to eat.
Nutritious, flavourful, and quick to prepare, this Quinoa Sprout Salad is the ultimate guilt free indulgence. Once you try it, you will want to make it a regular part of your weekly menu.
Quinoa Sprouts Salad
Email Share on FacebookIngredients
- ½ cup moong or chana sprouts boiled in lightly salted water
- 2 tablespoons cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons minced bell peppers
- ¼ cucumber minced
- ¼ tomato minced
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
- Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ clove garlic minced
- A pinch of black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
- Add the sprouts, quinoa, cucumber, tomato, onion, and bell peppers.
Step 3
- Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately.
Nutrition
If you try this recipe, share a photo with #madhavishilpi • I’d love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook.
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