Description
This Seriously Delicious Detox Salad is a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that is perfect for a healthy meal. Packed with kale, red cabbage, carrots, and a variety of flavorful ingredients, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Kale Salad:
- 2 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, bell pepper, and parsley.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to soften the kale and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower seeds, almonds, and cranberries.
Notes
- This salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Massage the kale with a little lemon juice and salt before assembling if you prefer it softer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
