Simple Ayurvedic Sprout Salad

This is a simple and tasty salad made from a variety of sprouts and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts (sprout your own and use them when the sprouts are about ½ inch long)
  • ½ cup peeled, deseeded, diced cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Simple Ayurvedic Sprout Salad

Photo: Vegan Feast Catering / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

Procedure

  1. Combine the veggies and sprouts in a glass bowl.
  2. Whisk together the salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil in a separate bowl. Add to the salad and toss well to mix.
  3. Garnish with the cilantro and sunflower seeds, and serve at room temperature or cool.