Description
Packed with wholesome ingredients, this Crunchy Detox Salad delivers a powerhouse of nutrition and flavor. Crisp vegetables and zesty dressing combine to create a refreshing meal that energizes and nourishes you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Greens:
- 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit:
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup organic raisins
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons clover honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Meticulously chop cauliflower, broccoli, red cabbage, carrots, parsley, and celery into uniform, small pieces using a sharp knife or pulse briefly in a food processor, ensuring texture remains crisp and not pulverized.
- Transfer chopped vegetables into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant, colorful foundation for the salad.
- Incorporate almonds, sunflower seeds, and raisins into the vegetable mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Prepare vinaigrette by combining olive oil, lemon juice, grated fresh ginger, and clover honey in a sealed container, shaking vigorously for 30-45 seconds until ingredients emulsify completely.
- Season vinaigrette with sea salt, whisking or shaking to ensure thorough integration of flavors.
- Refrigerate vinaigrette for approximately 30-60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Pour chilled vinaigrette over vegetable and nut mixture, using salad tongs to coat ingredients thoroughly and ensure even distribution.
- Serve immediately for optimal crunch and freshness, or allow to rest for 10-15 minutes to let flavors develop slightly.
Notes
- Customize texture by adjusting chopping method, using food processor for faster prep or hand-chopping for more control.
- Swap ingredients easily to accommodate dietary preferences like gluten-free, vegan, or nut allergies.
- Enhance vinaigrette flavor by letting it rest in refrigerator, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify taste profile.
- Extend salad’s shelf life by storing dressing separately and adding just before serving to maintain vegetable crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg