Description
This Detox Salad is a vibrant and nutritious medley of kale, red cabbage, carrots, broccoli, apple, and seeds, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 apple, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, red cabbage, carrots, broccoli, apple, parsley, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and chia seeds.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Coat: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, chickpeas, or quinoa.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Health-Focused
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
