🥗 Mung Bean Sprout Salad with Lettuce & Capsicum

 

🥗 Mung Bean Sprout Salad with Lettuce & Capsicum

Ingredients (Serves 2):

• 1 cup mung bean sprouts (lightly steamed or raw)

• 1 cup shredded lettuce (any variety)

• ½ cup thinly sliced capsicum (bell pepper – red, yellow, or green)

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Simple Lemon Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon olive oil (or any neutral oil)

• Salt to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Optional: a pinch of red chili flakes for mild heat

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Instructions:

1. Prepare ingredients:

   • Rinse mung bean sprouts. Steam lightly if you prefer them softer; otherwise, keep raw.

   • Wash and shred lettuce.

   • Thinly slice capsicum into strips or julienne.

2. Make dressing:
   In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper (and chili flakes, if using).

3. Assemble the salad:
   In a large bowl, combine mung bean sprouts, lettuce, and capsicum. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.

4. Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.

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✅ Tips:

• For crunch, sprinkle roasted sesame or pumpkin seeds on top.

• To keep lettuce crisp, add the dressing just before serving.

• Add a few torn mint leaves if desired for extra freshness.

Let me know if you'd like a no-oil or Indian-spiced version too!