Description
Zesty Crunchy Detox Salad brings together fresh Mediterranean ingredients for a nourishing meal. Colorful vegetables and herbs combine with a tangy lemon dressing, offering refreshment that makes you feel energized and light.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 1.5 cups chopped fresh parsley
Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit:
- 1/2 cup chopped raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup organic raisins
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons clover honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by vigorously shaking all dressing components in a sealed glass container until thoroughly blended.
- Meticulously wash and thoroughly dry each vegetable, then precisely slice into uniform, bite-sized pieces ensuring consistent texture and appearance.
- Transform whole almonds into rustic, irregular chunks using a sharp knife, creating varied textural elements for the salad.
- Gently combine chopped vegetables with coarsely cut almonds and sweet dried raisins in a spacious mixing bowl, allowing ingredients to intermingle naturally.
- Drizzle prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture, delicately tossing to ensure every ingredient receives an even coating of dressing, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor melding and provide a crisp, refreshing experience.
Notes
- Customize the dressing by swapping apple cider vinegar with lemon juice for a brighter, zestier flavor profile.
- Toast almonds briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty taste and add extra crunch to the salad.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free and using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Prep vegetables in advance and store separately to maintain crispness, allowing the salad to stay fresh for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg