Description
This Detox Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with fresh veggies, nuts, and seeds, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s the perfect way to reset and recharge your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine kale, red cabbage, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, parsley, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well to coat, then add sunflower seeds, almonds, and cranberries. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra detox power, add chia seeds or hemp seeds.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; add nuts and seeds just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
