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

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
- pine nut
- chive
- cranberry
- pecorino cheese
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- brussels sprout
- salt
Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sookju Namul)
- sesame seed
- soy sauce
- green onion
- mung bean sprout
- salt
- garlic
- sesame oil
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
Brussels Sprout Salad
- apple
- brussels sprout
- pecan
- feta cheese crumble
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- maple syrup
- dijon mustard
- green onion
- cranberry
- bacon
- salt

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Casaer Dressing
- dijon mustard
- brussels sprout
- cashew
- yellow mustard
- worcestershire sauce
- lemon juice
- parsley
- salt
- garlic
- olive oil
- anchovy
- mayonnaise
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
Thai Brussels Sprout Salad
- salt
- cilantro
- turbinado sugar
- lime juice
- honeycrisp apple
- fish sauce
- thai chile
- brussels sprout
- pepper
Brussel Sprout Salad
- lemon juice
- red apple
- bacon
- dijon mustard
- hazel nut
- apple cider vinegar
- brussels sprout
- olive oil
- salt
Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon and Hazelnut Vinaigrette Recipe
- salt
- olive oil
- honey
- sherry vinegar
- shallot
- brussels sprout
- bacon
- hazelnut
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing
- Salad
- maple dressing
- pomegranate
- cherry
- pecan
- honeycrisp apple
- pepita
- brussels sprout
Salt-Wilted Brussels Sprout Salad With Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe
- black pepper
- dijon mustard
- tangerine
- shallot
- brussels sprout
- white wine vinegar
- salt
- hazelnut
- goat cheese
- olive oil
Bean Sprout Salad with Soy Sauce Dressing
- canola oil
- sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- carrot
- bell pepper
- soy sauce
- bean sprout
Bean Sprout Salad
- sesame oil
- bean sprout
- vegetable oil
- bell pepper
- rice wine vinegar
- sugar
- green onion
- salt
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
Bean Sprout Salad with Warm Shiitakes, Chinese Chives and Chinese Ham Vinaigrette
- chinese chive
- shiitake
- bean sprout
- mustard
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- chinese ham
- chinese black vinegar
- shallot
Cherry and Snow Pea Sprout Salad
- snow pea sprout
- red radish
- rocket
- verjuice vinaigrette
- cherry
- slivers preserved lemon
Raw and Fried Tuscan Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
- vegetable oil
- tuscan kale
- brussels sprout
- fish sauce
- lime juice
- cilantro
- mint
- light brown sugar
- garlic
- thai chile
- basil
- green onion
Escarole-and-Brussels Sprout Salad
- salt
- marcona almond
- brussels sprout
- sugar
- black pepper
- onion
- buttermilk
- champagne vinegar
- garlic
- olive oil
- escarole
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

Waldorf-Style Brussels Sprout Salad with Guanciale
- maldon flake salt
- walnut
- sugar
- apple
- colman hot english mustard
- confectioners sugar
- guanciale
- celery
- white wine vinegar
- half
- brussels sprout
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 60%
Common Ingredients
- brussels sprout 50%
Usual Ingredients
- olive oil 40%
Rarey Ingredients
- dijon mustard 25%
- garlic 25%