Sprouted Bean and Lentil Salad with Lime-Herb Coconut Dressing
A protein-rich, colourful salad using sprouted Great Northern beans and brown lentils, fresh vegetables, and a creamy coconut-based dressing.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sprouted Great Northern beans
- ½ cup sprouted brown lentils
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 ripe tomato diced
- ¼ red onion finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup spring onions chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove finely grated (optional)
- 1 pinch fresh or dried herbs (like parsley or salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch chili flakes optional
How to make it
- Make the dressing:– in a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, coconut oil, lime juice, garlic (if using), herbs, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Prepare the salad:– in a large bowl, mix together sprouted beans, sprouted lentils, and all the chopped vegetables.
- Dress the salad:– pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together.
- Serve:– serve fresh, or chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors blend– enjoy as a light meal or with rice or flatbread.
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Photo: Chanel and Dior making sprouts