Medicago sativa, commonly known as alfalfa, is a plant that is native to Asia and the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the legume family and is a hardy, drought-resistant plant that is often grown for forage and hay. The plant has small, purple or yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves that are commonly used as a feed for livestock.

Here is a recipe for Alfalfa Sprout Salad:

Ingredients:

-1 cup alfalfa sprouts
-1/2 red bell pepper, diced
-1/2 English cucumber, diced
-1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
-Rinse the alfalfa sprouts and drain well.
-In a large bowl, combine the alfalfa sprouts, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
-In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
-Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
-Serve chilled.