Tangy Mung Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Tangy Mung Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb dried mung beans; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; ½ teaspoon pomegranate molasses; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; salt; 8 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; ½ cup chopped mint leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Servings: persons

12 lb dried mung beans
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
8 scallions, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
½ cup chopped mint leaf
2 tablespoons chopped dill

1
In a saucepan of boiling water, add the mung beans and bring back to a boil.
2
Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 30 minutes.
3
Drain and let cool.
4
In a large bowl, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, minced garlic, pomegranate molasses and crushed red pepper; season with salt.
5
Add the drained mung beans, sliced scallions, red bell peppers, parsley, mint and dill to the dressing and toss well.
6
Season the dressing with salt.
7
Serve the salad at room temperature or slightly chilled.

2028

kcal

Calories

Fat

334

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb dried mung beans, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tangy Mung Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tangy Mung Bean Salad

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