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    Bean Sprout Salad

    Sep 24, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Bean Sprout Salad with crispy bean sprouts, green onions, chili pepper, and a tangy Asian dressing! This simple Asian salad makes a perfect low-calorie side dish to any Asian dish.

    bean sprout salad in a bowl
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    • 📖 Recipe

    Crispy, fresh, light, low-calorie, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, delicious, and made in no time – just to name a few! Let me show you how to make the most delicious mung bean sprout salad at home, just as you know it from the Asian restaurant (only better – since it’s homemade 😉 ).

    You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time. The bean sprout salad tastes best if you cook the bean sprouts briefly in a large pot of water for one minute. This way they become beautifully transparent, a bit softer, but still keep their crunchy texture.

    mung bean sprout salad with asian dressing, chili, and scallion in a small bowl

    You can serve this bean sprout salad as an appetizer or as a side dish to any Asian dish. It comes in at a measly 62 calories per serving! 🥳

    Bean sprouts are sprouts of the mung bean and are very healthy, rich in vitamin C, and low in calories. They are very often used in Asian cuisine, such as Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, or stir-fry dishes.

    Ingredients

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Mung Bean Salad Ingredients
    • Mung Bean Sprouts → They should be as fresh as possible!
    • Scallion & Chili Pepper → I use only the green part of the scallion for this recipe, but feel free to use the white part too (or store it in the fridge and use it for another recipe). A mild red chili pepper makes for a great color combination. Feel free to remove the core and seeds beforehand to make it a little less spicy.
    • Dressing: soy sauce, rice vinegar (or lime juice), sesame oil, maple syrup (or sugar), pepper, ginger, garlic → If you don’t like or can’t tolerate garlic, omit it.

    Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

    This visual step-by-step instruction will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a cooking beginner! ðŸ˜‰

    • Bring a pot of water and ½ tsp salt to a boil. Add bean sprouts and blanch for one minute. Immediately drain over a sieve, rinse under cold water, and drain.
    • Dry bean sprouts in a clean towel or squeeze out excess water using your hands (to prevent the dressing from getting too watery).
    Bean Sprout Salad Recipe Step 1-3
    • Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    Bean Sprout Salad Recipe Step-4
    • Arrange bean sprouts in a bowl, top it with sliced scallion and chili pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and serve!
    asian bean sprout salad

    Variations

    • Pepper Twist – use Sichuan pepper instead of black pepper.
    • Sesame – sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
    • Spicy – add toasted chili oil, Sriracha, or Samabal Oelek for a spicy twist.

    Make-Ahead & Storage Instructions

    Bean Sprout Salad tasted best when fresh, but can be made up to a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 2 days.

    close up shot of bean sprout salad

    More Asian Salad Recipes

    • Asian Slaw
    • Asian Cucumber Salad
    • Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
    • Vermicelli Noodle Salad
    • Thai Glass Noodle Salad

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    📖 Recipe

    sojasprossensalat mit dressing und chili in einer schale

    Bean Sprout Salad

    Aline Cueni
    Bean Sprout Salad with crispy bean sprouts, green onions, chili pepper, and a tangy Asian dressing! This simple Asian salad makes a perfect low-calorie side dish to any Asian dish.
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    Prep Time 9 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
    Calories 62 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ tsp salt
    • 9 oz (250 g) bean sprouts
    • 1 scallion chopped
    • 1 chili pepper  optional, seeded & sliced

    Dressing

    • 1 small clove garlic grated
    • ½ tsp ginger grated
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tsp rice vinegar
    • 1 tsp maple syrup
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a pot of water and ½ tsp salt to a boil. Add bean sprouts and blanch for one minute. Immediately drain over a sieve, rinse under cold water, and drain.
    • Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Dry bean sprouts in a clean towel or squeeze out excess water using your hands (to prevent the dressing from getting too watery). Arrange them in a bowl, top it with sliced scallion and chili pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and serve!

    Notes

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Bean Sprout Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 62 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Sodium 136mg6%
    Potassium 285mg8%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 301IU6%
    Vitamin C 50mg61%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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