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Crunchy Detox Salad

Crunchy Detox Salad

This Crunchy Detox Salad is a tasty way to kickstart a healthy eating routine featuring colorful veggies and a creamy lemon ginger dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 portions
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

For the salad

  • 5 cups chopped vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower) or use a pre-chopped slaw mix
  • 0.25 cup finely diced red onion
  • 0.33 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 cup hemp hearts [link](https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Organic-Shelled-Protein/dp/B00H4H0JXA?crid=215IPZ41412MN&keywords=hemp+hearts+organic&qid=1690740722&sprefix=hemp%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=crunchydetoxsaladrecipe-20&linkId=1ce6f735d4a4df2848666c3cf236c039&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
  • 0.33 cup pumpkin seeds [link](https://www.amazon.com/365-Everyday-Value-Organic-Pumpkin/dp/B07GL6JLZY?crid=8NI4BZ51TNHA&keywords=pumpkin+organic+seeds&qid=1690740810&sprefix=pumpkin+organic%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=crunchydetoxsaladrecipe-20&linkId=c486aa1db17b292fb2a87d58d4e58f9a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
  • 0.5 cup chopped dates [link](https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Delights-Medjool-Dates-Go/dp/B09WT2CRYT?crid=2X8CKCJ5JKG91&keywords=dates+pitted&qid=1690740881&sprefix=date%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=crunchydetoxsaladrecipe-20&linkId=938de61fe6f3c181559162d8e8414d59&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)

For the dressing

  • 0.5 ripe avocado
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar [link](https://www.amazon.com/Lucys-Family-Owned-Natural-Distilled/dp/B0B8PHNM8S?crid=1XFKRJYMG6FO0&keywords=organic+apple+cider+vinegar&qid=1690740975&sprefix=organic+app%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=crunchydetoxsaladrecipe-20&linkId=73943d9530f7696aefe95f502516cce5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
  • 0.33 cup fresh citrus juice we use fresh lemon and lime
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 tablespoon ground ginger [link](https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Organic-Certified-1-64-Ounce-Container/dp/B00MIJXNAK?crid=25PQCLJWLLS9V&keywords=organic+ground+ginger&qid=1690741070&sprefix=organic+ground+ging%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=crunchydetoxsaladrecipe-20&linkId=284f5151397395794b951441add9d0ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
  • 3 dates if your dates have hardened, soften by soaking them in hot water for 5 minutes and then draining the water off
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt [link](https://www.amazon.com/REDMOND-Real-Sea-Salt-Unrefined/dp/B000R5PKD0?crid=Q523WVDIRB5&keywords=redmond+real+salt&qid=1690741150&sprefix=redm%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=crunchydetoxsaladrecipe-20&linkId=f2056f342043cca77a92f9474f09e266&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
  • 0.25 teaspoon fresh pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add all of the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Toss the ingredients well and set aside.
  • Add the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well again to coat.
  • You can serve right away but this salad tastes best after an hour or so in the fridge.

Notes

This makes six generous portions so it works well for meal prep. The flavor develops even more from marinating in the fridge and it tastes even better. Keep it refrigerated for up to a week in an airtight container for easy lunches or a quick side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 226mgPotassium: 648mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Crunchy Detox Salad, dressing, healthy eating, light lunch, Meal Prep, Vegetables
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