Chilled Soybean Sprout Salad

Name: Chilled Soybean Sprout Salad
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 300g soybean sprouts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender soybean sprouts dressed in a bright lemon and sesame vinaigrette. Perfect for warm days or as a light starter.

20 min

Easy

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This simple salad showcases the delicate crunch of soybean sprouts, transformed into a zesty cold dish that's popular throughout northern China. The combination of bright lemon juice and aromatic sesame oil creates an irresistible dressing.

Ingredients

soybean sprouts 300g

salt 1/2 teaspoon

light soy sauce 1 tablespoon

fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon

sesame oil 1 teaspoon

green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Prepare the sprouts

Pick through the soybean sprouts, removing any discolored or damaged ones. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.

Blanch until tender

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the soybean sprouts and cook for about 7-8 minutes until they become tender but still retain a slight crunch. Drain and let cool to room temperature.

Season the salad

Transfer the cooled sprouts to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt, drizzle in the soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Toss gently until everything is evenly distributed.

Finish and serve

Scatter the sliced green onions over the top. Give the salad one final gentle toss. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.