DESCRIPTION OF ULTIMATE GREEN DETOX SALAD
The Ultimate Green Detox Salad is a vibrant and nourishing ensemble of greens designed to cleanse and rejuvenate your body. This salad combines kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and carrots, each known for their health benefits and detoxifying properties. Topped with parsley, almonds, and sunflower seeds for added texture and nutrients, this salad is not just a treat for the palate but a boon for your health.
RECIPE CATEGORY
- Appetisers
SERVING SIZE
- Serves 6
CUISINE
- Mediterranean
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
- No-Cook
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
- Summer, Spring, Detox, Health-focused Gatherings
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
- Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free, High Fibre, Low Fat
DISH TYPE
- Salad
INGREDIENTS FOR ULTIMATE GREEN DETOX SALAD
- Kale: 2 cups, chopped
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Brussels sprouts 2 cups, roughly chopped.
- Red cabbage: 2 cups, roughly chopped
- Carrots: 1 cup, roughly chopped
- Fresh parsley: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Almonds: 1/2 cup
- Sunflower seeds: 1-2 tablespoons
For the dressing:
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1/2 cup
- Fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Dijon mustard: 3 teaspoons
- Honey or maple syrup: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 8g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 6g
PREPARATION FOR ULTIMATE GREEN DETOX SALAD
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped kale, broccoli florets, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and carrots.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), and salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately, or let it sit for about an hour in the fridge to marinate for enhanced flavours.
PREP TIME
- 20 minutes
COOKING TIME
- None
TIPS FOR ULTIMATE GREEN DETOX SALAD
- Massage the kale leaves with a little olive oil before adding them to the salad to soften them and enhance their taste.
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or tofu.
VARIATIONS
- Add avocado or swap almonds with pecans for different textures and flavours.
- For those not following a vegan diet, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
PREPPING AND STORAGE GUIDE FOR THE ULTIMATE GREEN DETOX SALAD
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days. Store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Avoid dressing the salad if you plan to store it, and instead, add the dressing before serving.
This detox salad is not just a dish but a colourful, nutritious journey that satisfies each bite while promoting health and wellness.