Mung Bean Sprout Salad Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with this quick and refreshing Mung Bean Sprout Salad! This easy recipe, inspired by Korean sunset cuisine, combines crisp mung bean sprouts with a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal, it's ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 85.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Mung Bean Sprout Salad 19

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mung Bean Sprout Salad

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Mung Bean Sprout Salad? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Mung Bean Sprout Salad

  1. Rinse 1 pound of mung bean sprouts thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over high heat.
  3. Add the rinsed mung bean sprouts and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
  4. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sprouts are slightly wilted but still retain a bit of crunch.
  5. Immediately drain the sprouts in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Asian sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Pour the dressing over the mung bean sprouts and toss gently to combine.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the salad.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g