Warm Corn and Sprouts Winter Salad in Orange Ginger Vinaigrette | Salad Meal Recipes by Masterchefmom

Hi Supermoms,

Till a few years ago, 'Salad' to me meant only raw leafy greens, vegetables and fruits 😇. Even during our potluck dinners with friends, there will be one mandatory 'salad' - cut carrots, cucumbers and radish to be enjoyed with a green chutney or a yoghurt dip.  

We did enjoy the salad on all such occasions , as it was the company of friends that made it so enjoyable . I always find myself overeating when I am with friends 😄.  Good friends make food taste delicious , isn't it ? 

But I have taken up the challenge of making salads  tasty and which can be enjoyed as a 'meal'. The best part about winters is the shopping for vegetables and fruits. They are so fresh and it is a pleasure to buy them. In fact, I often buy more than what is required for a week 😀.  

Coming to this salad recipe, what is really exciting is the  orange and ginger vinaigrette . It gave gave this salad a tangy twist. I like adding sprouts and I used the green gram sprouts for this one. Corn, peas , pomegranates are other ingredients that make this salad look so vibrant. 

I have used ragi poha/ finger millet beaten rice to make this a complete meal. You can add vegetables of your choice and also the millet of your choice . 

Warm Corn and Sprouts Winter Salad in Orange Ginger Vinaigrette :

Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes
Serves : 2
1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

For steaming :

1/2 cup fresh peas ( shelled)
1/2 cup sweet corn
3/4 cup green gram sprouts ( you can use sprouted beans of your choice)
1/2 cup finger millet poha/ ragi aval

Other Ingredients : 

10-15 mint leaves ( finely chopped)
1 English cucumber ( chopped)
1/4 cup pomegranate
1/2 teaspoon ghee/clarified butter ( use oil if vegan)


Orange Ginger Vinaigrette:

1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon oil ( of your choice)
1 green or red chilli ( de seeded and finely chopped)
1/2 " ginger ( grated and squeeze the juice)
4-5 mint leaves ( finely chopped) 
salt to taste

Note : You can add roasted peanuts or any other dry fruits or seeds of your choice just before serving .

Method :

1. To make the vinaigrette, add the ingredients given under 'orange ginger vinaigrette' into a small bottle and give it a good shake .
Chef tip : Taste and adjust  salt and spices 

2. Steam cook the peas, corn and the ragi poha.
Note : Wash the ragi poha well and steam them.

3. Heat a pan with ghee and fry the steamed vegetables along with the ragi poha over medium high for just two minutes and transfer it to the serving bowl. 

4. To this,  add the chopped cucumber, pomegranate and mint leaves.
Note : You can also add tomatoes , cabbage, lettuce or any other fresh vegetables of your choice. 
5.Add the steamed vegetables and the vinaigrette. 
6. You can garnish with toasted nuts and serve . 

Warm Corn and Sprouts Salad is ready to be enjoyed as a meal along with a bowl of soup. 

Happy Cooking !

With love, 

Masterchefmom