Ingredients Needed for Detox Salad
Detox Salad
Kale: Washed and chopped. Broccoli: Chop small for the salad. Red Cabbage: Thinly sliced shaved red cabbage adds crunch. Carrots: Shredded carrots add pretty color and texture. Green Onions: Thinly sliced green onions add delicious flavor. Spinach: Chopped spinach adds more greens to the mix. Seeds: Feel free to use shelled pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. Slivered Almonds: I love almonds, but any nuts will work in this salad. Dried Cranberries: I used unsweetened for less sugar!
Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette
Fresh Ginger: Fresh is always best and ginger has the best health benefits. If you don’t like ginger, feel free to use less or omit it completely. Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright acidity to the vinaigrette. Lemon Zest: Brings out the lemon flavor in the dressing. Dijon Mustard: Adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor. Honey: Provides sweetness. Agave or maple syrup can also be used. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Binds all of the ingredients together and the base of the dressing. Salt and Pepper: To taste.
Detox Salad Recipe
These are the ingredients I used, but you can always mix and match with what you have in your fridge! The beauty of salads is that they taste good with so many different additions! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Salad
Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette
Add Protein: I know this is a detox salad, but you could add some protein to make it heartier. Crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or grilled chicken breast would be delicious! Switch Up the Veggies: Use any greens or combination of greens you would like for this salad! You can also use green cabbage in place of the purple cabbage. Throw some avocado on top, and feel free to add chopped peppers, cucumbers, red onion, brussels sprouts, or zucchini. Dried Fruit: Use different dried fruit like dried blueberries or cherries because they are rich in antioxidants! Nuts: Switch up the nuts and add your favorites! Dressing: Even though the lemon ginger vinaigrette is perfect on this detox salad, you could use other dressings! I would recommend this balsamic vinaigrette or my apple cider vinaigrette.
Fridge: Store the salad ingredients without the dressing, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Once the salad has been tossed with the dressing, it’s best to be eaten the same day. The leftovers may be stored for up to 24 hours, but it will get more wilted the longer it sits.
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