Sprout salad

Sprout salads are a type of salad that typically contains sprouts as a key ingredient. While the exact origins of sprout salads are unknown, they have become a popular dish in recent years due to their health benefits.

Sprouts are a type of seed that has been germinated, or sprouted. They are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and have been shown to boost immunity and promote gut health. Sprouts can be made from a variety of seeds, including beans, lentils, alfalfa, and radish.

While sprouts have been eaten for centuries, sprout salads only became popular in the United States in the last few decades. One of the earliest sprout salad recipes was published in The New York Times in 1971. This recipe, which was created by James Beard, contained sprouts, green onions, and bacon.

Advice

When making a sprout salad, it is important to take your time and make sure all the ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality. Start by washing the sprouts thoroughly and then cutting off the ends. You can then add other ingredients like diced onions, cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, and diced bell peppers. For the dressing, mix together a few tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Finally, mix the sprouts and other ingredients together and enjoy!

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Recipes

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Brussels Sprout Salad

  • bagel chip
  • salt
  • blueberry
  • honey
  • mustard
  • lemon juice
  • manchego cheese
  • brussels sprout
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • champagne vinegar
  • cranberry
  • smoked almond
  • vegetable oil
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Brussels Sprout Salad

  • apple
  • brussels sprout
  • pecan
  • feta cheese crumble
  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • maple syrup
  • dijon mustard
  • green onion
  • cranberry
  • bacon
  • salt
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Brussels Sprout Salad

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • thyme
  • bacon lardoon
  • red wine vinegar
  • crouton
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • vinaigrette
  • onion
  • hard-boiled egg
  • garlic
  • brussels sprout remove spotty
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Brussel Sprout Salad

  • lemon juice
  • red apple
  • bacon
  • dijon mustard
  • hazel nut
  • apple cider vinegar
  • brussels sprout
  • olive oil
  • salt
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Bean Sprout Salad

  • sesame oil
  • bean sprout
  • vegetable oil
  • bell pepper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sugar
  • green onion
  • salt
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Toasted Quinoa, Charred Onion and Brussels Sprout Salad

  • Salad
  • basil
  • salt
  • basil
  • mint
  • tomato
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • brussels sprout
  • green onion
  • Dressing
  • salt
  • grapeseed
  • red pepper
  • dijon mustard
  • lime juice
  • Quinoa
  • garlic
  • white
  • shallot
  • salt
  • ginger
  • Charred Onion Mix
  • shallot
  • white quinoa
  • mint
  • salt
  • garlic
  • onion
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

  • brussels sprout
  • orange juice
  • red apple
  • greek yogurt
  • smoked gouda
  • date
  • dijon mustard
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • honey
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
brussels sprout
olive oil
garlic
shallot
dijon mustard
lemon juice
green onion
onion
cranberry
sesame oil
honey
vegetable oil
bacon
cilantro
lime juice
bean sprout
sugar
basil
mint
soy sauce
mustard
champagne vinegar
apple
pecan
balsamic vinegar
honeycrisp apple
fish sauce
thai chile
red apple
apple cider vinegar
hazelnut
cherry
black pepper
white wine vinegar
bell pepper
pine nut
chive
pecorino cheese
sesame seed
mung bean sprout
bagel chip
blueberry
manchego cheese
lemon zest
smoked almond
feta cheese crumble
maple syrup
cashew
yellow mustard
worcestershire sauce
parsley
anchovy
mayonnaise
thyme
bacon lardoon
red wine vinegar
crouton
vinaigrette
hard-boiled egg
brussels sprout remove spotty
turbinado sugar
pepper
hazel nut
sherry vinegar
maple dressing
pomegranate
pepita
tangerine
goat cheese
canola oil
rice vinegar
carrot
rice wine vinegar
tomato
grapeseed
white
white quinoa
red pepper
ginger
chinese chive
shiitake
chinese ham
chinese black vinegar
snow pea sprout
red radish
rocket
verjuice vinaigrette
slivers preserved lemon
tuscan kale
light brown sugar
marcona almond
buttermilk
escarole
orange juice
greek yogurt
smoked gouda
date
maldon flake salt
walnut
colman hot english mustard
confectioners sugar
guanciale
celery
half

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 60%

Common Ingredients

  • brussels sprout 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • olive oil 40%

Rarey Ingredients

  • dijon mustard 25%
  • garlic 25%