Sprouted Moong Avocado Salad

This is my favorite quick lunch. Its refreshing and satisfying. The addition of avocado adds a creamy touch to this healthy salad. Seve it on its own or with your favorite soup.

I always pick up a pack of sprouted moong at the Indian grocery store. Its an easy and satisfying lunch. The combo of moong and avocado keep me satiated. I love the simplicity of the dressing. I tend to have most of the ingredients at home on any given day. I like to use whatever veggies I have on hand. Today I had bell peppers, cucumber and tomatoes. In the past I have added carrots and radishes as well. I hope you give this recipe a try and let me know what you think.

Sprouted Moong Avocado Salad

(Serves 2)

Ingredients

Dressing

• ½ Cup Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed

• 1/4 Cup Cilantro Leaves, finely diced

• 1-2 Thai Green Chilies, finely diced

• 1/4 Cup Mint Leaves, finely diced

• 1/2 Tsp. Chunky Chaat Masala

• Salt to taste

Salad

• Sprouted Moong (boiled)

• 1 Avocado, diced

• 1/2 Tomato, finely diced

• 1 Persian Cucumber, finely diced

• 1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper, finely diced

• 1/4 Cup Red Onion or Spring Onion, finely diced

• 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Seeds

• 1/4 Cup Nylon Sev for garnish

Directions

1. You can buy already sprouted moong from your local Indian grocery store or you can sprout your own,

2. Boil your spouted moon beans. Once your water comes to a rolling boil you can turn off the heat. Let it sit for a minute in the hot water. This should be a 5-7 minute process. Boiling the moong ensures that they are all soft and helps get rid of any preservatives and/or bacteria.

3. Once your sprouted moong are boiled, strain and set aside. It should cool a bit and be lukewarm.

4. Meanwhile, chop your other salad ingredients.

5. In a mixing bowl, add your dressing ingredients. Mix them well. I like to use a fork to help break up the juices in the cilantro and mint into the dressing.

6. Add the diced veggies and the moong. Mix well.

7. Add the pomegranate seeds, and reserve a few for garnish.

8. Plate your salad and garnish with the pomegranate seeds and nylon sev.

9. Serve as a side or as a main course. Enjoy!

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