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Green Gram Salad

Low calorie Meal under 300kcal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Low Calorie Meal
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Boiled Green Gram (mung beans)
  • 1 unit Fresh tomato- cooked and cooled (not mushy, just tender)
  • 1 unit Diced Cucumber
  • 1/2 unit Peeled and diced Green bell pepper (capsicum)
  • 1 unit Chopped Carrot
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp Pink salt or sea salt (for sweet-smoky flavor)
  • 1/4 tbsp Black pepper – A generous pinch
  • 1 tbsp Freshly groundSesame seeds (toasted if you like)
Optional add-ins:Don’t stress about exact amounts—salads like this are made for personalization!
  • 1 unit Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 unit Chopped avocado
  • 10 gram Chopped cilantro or mint
  • 10 gram A handful of baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 unit Diced red onion

Method
 

How to Make It :- Here’s how I whip up this Green Gram Salad on a busy morning, step by step. Pour yourself some iced tea, and let’s make lunch together:
  1. Cook the Green Gram:Rinse ½ cup dried green gram under cool water, then place in a saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until just tender—about 12–15 minutes. Drain and let cool. You can also use sprouted green gram if you’re feeling extra fresh!
  2. Chop the Veggies:While the beans cool, dice your tomato, cucumber, carrot, and green bell pepper. Small pieces are key—they pick up more flavor and blend better with the green gram.
  3. Combine Everything:In a big bowl, gently toss together the cooled green gram, all your chopped veggies, paprika, pink salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the Crunch:Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. (If you love a nutty flavor, toast them in a dry skillet until fragrant.)
  5. Mix and Serve :Give everything another gentle toss. Taste and adjust seasoning—more salt,

Notes

This Green Gram Salad became my go-to for light lunches, easy sides, and anytime I needed a healthy meal that didn’t skimp on flavor. If you haven’t given Green Gram a place in your kitchen yet, let this be your sign—it’s time.