Moong Dal Salad (Healthy Indian Protien Salad)

🥗Moong dal salad is a light, nourishing, and refreshing Indian-style salad made with steamed green gram. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh flavors, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a healthy dinner side, or even a light evening meal. The tempering of ghee, mustard seeds, and curry leaves adds a comforting desi touch that makes it both wholesome and satisfying.

Recently I have been on a weight loss journey and believe me this salad has hepled in a lot in giving the right amount of nutrition and also keeping me full. I would highly recommend you include this in your family diet aswell.

🍽️Recipe Card

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2–3

Let’s see the ingredients first.

• Steamed moong dal
• Cucumber (finely chopped)
• Grated carrot
• Fresh coconut (grated)
• Fresh ginger (grated)
• Green chilli (finely chopped)
• Roasted peanuts (crushed)
• Lemon juice (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Ghee
• Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

How to Make Moong Dal Salad

Prepare the Moong Dal
Wash and soak moong dal for 3–4 hours. Steam or pressure cook until soft yet separate. Let it cool completely.

Mix the Vegetables
In a large bowl, add steamed moong dal, cucumber, grated carrot, grated coconut, ginger, green chilli, and roasted peanuts.

Season the Salad
Add salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients.

Prepare the Tadka
Heat ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add curry leaves and switch off the heat.

Finish the Salad
Pour the hot tadka over the salad. Mix well and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serving Suggestions

Pack it for a nutritious office or school meal

Serve fresh as a healthy lunch bowl

Enjoy as a side dish with dal–chawal or roti

💡Tips & Variations

Use minimal ghee for a lighter version

Add chopped onions for extra crunch

Replace peanuts with roasted chana for a nut-free version

Add pomegranate seeds for a burst of sweetness

😍Why You’ll Love This Salad

Perfect for weight-conscious meals

High in plant protein

Light on the stomach

Naturally gluten-free

Quick and easy to prepare