Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad
Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad is crisp and refreshing, featuring blanched sprouts and Napa cabbage tossed in nutty sesame oil and tangy rice vinegar. A hint of sweetness balances the salty fish sauce and garlic, while sesame seeds add toasty depth. Serve it as a bright banchan alongside grilled meats or as a light lunch accent.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the bean sprouts under cold water and remove any spoiled sprouts.
- 2
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Submerge the bean sprouts and cabbage in the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, whisk the rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, fish sauce, and garlic together in a bowl to make the dressing.
- 4
Drain the pot and rinse the sprouts under cold water for 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze the bean sprouts with your hands to remove excess water. Transfer the sprouts and cabbage to a mixing bowl, add the carrot, green onion, and dressing, and mix well.
- Calories 174.79 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.44 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 34.18 g 12%
- Total Fat 3.96 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 184.83 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 11.04 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 17.43 g --
- Added Sugars 14.9 g High 30%
- Calcium 96.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1083.61 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 121.28 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 15.69 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Korean Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Chinese Cabbage, Fish Sauce, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 174.79 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Chinese Cabbage, Fish Sauce, Green Onion, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 174.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad healthy?
- Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprout Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 174.79 calories and 4.44 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 184.83 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.9 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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