Last Updated: February 19, 2025

Made from sprouted moong dal (whole green gram), this Moong Dal Sprouts Salad is a nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for athletes looking to fuel up with a healthy plant-based🥬 protein.

Moong Dal Sprouts Salad is not only delicious but also a powerhouse💪 of nutrition that supports your overall athletic goals. Sprouting the dal enhances its nutritional value and makes it easier to digest.

Moong Dal Sprouts Salad is easy to make and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavours. The combination of sprouts and raw veggies makes it light yet filling. Experiment with seasonings and ingredients to make this salad your own.

While the sprouting process might take a couple of days, the effort is well worth it. Making sprouts at home is a simple process.

In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make moong dal sprouts from scratch, and how to incorporate them into a delicious👌 salad that’s both refreshing and filling. Let’s get sprouting!

nutritional benefits

Easy to digest
Good source of essential amino acids💪
Increased availability of minerals like calcium, zinc, and iron
Enhanced amount of B-vitamins⚡ like riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and biotin and vitamin C
Contains a good amount of choline

how to make the recipe?

Moong Dal Sprouts Salad

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Course Breakfast, Salad

Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

¼ cup/ 45 g moong dal or whole green gram
25 g/ ½ onion, small chopped
25 g/ ½ tomato, medium chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Instructions

Sprouting the Moong dal

First, rinse the moong dal to remove dirt or impurities.
Soak the dal in a bowl with enough water to cover it. Soak for about 6-8 hours or overnight.
After soaking, drain the water.
Cover the bowl and keep it in a warm place for 1-2 days. Sprouts will start appearing in 12-14 hours. The longer you leave them, the longer the sprouts will grow.

Preparing the salad

Add the sprouts, tomato and onion in a mixing bowl.
Now, add salt to the sprouts.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad for that zesty kick.

Notes

If you like spicy, add red chilli powder or some chopped green chillies.
You can also add veggies like cucumber to the salad.
You can prepare the sprouts in advance and store in refrigerator. Just toss everything together when you’re ready to eat.

Keyword Breakfast, Healthy, Nutritious, Salad, Sprouts

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