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Detox Salad
The best Detox Salad at only 183 calories per cup is filled with kale, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, herbs, seeds, almonds, cranberries, avocado and a delicious lemon vinaigrette. It's wonderful as-is and the perfect base for your favorite proteins! Enjoy as a side dish or vegan main all year round!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale cut into small pieces
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 large carrot grated or julienned
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup Mixed Seeds pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia, flax, hemp, etc
- ¼ cup almonds crushed or sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chopped kale and Brussels sprouts into a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and massage for 1 minute or until kale and Brussels sprouts are softened.
- To the same bowl, add the cabbage, carrot, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon, vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Taste and adjust acidity and sweetness to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure all components are well-coated.
- Top the salad with seeds, nuts, cranberries, and avocado and mix to combine.
- Enjoy the salad immediately, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours. If making ahead of time, do not add the avocado until you are ready to serve.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Detox salad that has been tossed with dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Meal prep: To make ahead, store the greens and veggies, toppings and dressing all separately.
- Storing kale: Kale is hearty and can be washed, cut and dried in advance. Store the leaves, wrapped in a paper towel in a zip-top plastic bag for up to 3 days.
- Dressing: Store the dressing in a jar with a lid and it will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3142IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3142IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.