Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Broccoli Salad: Earthy broccoli florets, iceberg lettuce and crispy celery stalks in combination with bean sprouts provide a wonderful array of flavours to delight the palate and also provide a wealth of nutrients. The puréed melon adds volume to the dressing making it creamier and of a coating consistency to flavour the vegetables and sprouts. Feel free to use any combination of vegetables that are handy.
Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 10 mins Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup broccoli florets , blanched
2 celery (ajmoda) , chopped
For The Dressing
1 cup ripe muskmelon (kharbooja) , chopped
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) , crushed
3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
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Method
For the dressing
- Blend the muskmelon to a smooth purée in a blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate till required.
How to proceed
- Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, add the dressing and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Value
| Value per serving | % Daily Values | |
| Energy | 19 cal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 694.8 mcg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 23.1 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 30.7 mcg | 15% |
| MINERALS | ||
| Calcium | 45.1 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 51.2 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 27.8 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 61.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 183.6 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
