Crunchy Sprout Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Crunchy Sprout Salad
45 min.
6
256kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your salad game? Introducing the Crunchy Sprout Salad—a vibrant, dairy-free dish that bursts with flavor and texture. Perfect as a side dish for any meal, an enticing starter for gatherings, or a nutritious snack, this salad is a delightful way to enjoy fresh ingredients while keeping your diet light and healthy.

Imagine sitting down to a bowl filled with the crispness of bean sprouts, the crunch of shredded carrots, and the coolness of cucumber, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. The addition of toasted sesame seeds gives this salad a delightful nuttiness, while the baked ramen noodles introduce an unexpected crunch that will keep your taste buds dancing.

This salad not only looks beautiful on the plate with vibrant colors but is also easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, making it a practical choice for busy days. With only 256 calories per serving, it’s guilt-free and satisfies your cravings for something refreshing and fulfilling. Whether you’re serving it at a summer barbecue, packing it for lunch, or enjoying it as a light dinner, the Crunchy Sprout Salad is a versatile dish that everyone will love. Dive into a bowl of crispy goodness and let your taste buds revel in this delightful creation!

Ingredients

  •  avocado sliced
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup bean sprouts 
  •  carrots shredded
  •  cucumber peeled seeded chopped
  • cup radishes thinly sliced
  • ounce japanese ramen noodles 
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Bake sesame seeds in a shallow pan at 375, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted.
  2. Remove from pan; cool.
  3. Crumble noodles in pan, reserving seasoning packet for other use; bake at 375, stirring occasionally,6 minutes or until browned. Cool.
  4. Whisk together oil and vinegar.
  5. Combine half of noodles, carrot, and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; add vinaigrette, tossing well.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining noodles; arrange avocado on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein6.27%
Fat66%
Carbs27.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.31
Glycemic Load
5.89
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.013478229875%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Pelargonidin
12.21mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.23kcal
12.81%
Fat:19.49g
29.99%
Saturated Fat:3.63g
22.67%
Carbohydrates:18.42g
6.14%
Net Carbohydrates:13.73g
4.99%
Sugar:3.63g
4.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:315.95mg
13.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.17g
8.34%
Vitamin A:3487.23IU
69.74%
Vitamin K:33.94µg
32.33%
Copper:0.41mg
20.67%
Fiber:4.69g
18.77%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.74%
Folate:70.2µg
17.55%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.08%
Vitamin C:10.2mg
12.36%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.16%
Magnesium:47.75mg
11.94%
Potassium:414.1mg
11.83%
Iron:2.02mg
11.21%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.14%
Phosphorus:100.78mg
10.08%
Calcium:90.18mg
9.02%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.88%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.13%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.48%
Zinc:1.05mg
6.98%
Selenium:3.94µg
5.63%
Source:My Recipes