Rejuvenate your body with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Vegan Crunchy Detox Salad. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a burst of essential vitamins and minerals. Perfect for those moments when you’re looking to reset and nourish your body, this Vegan Crunchy Detox Salad is a celebration of freshness and health.
Recipe: Vegan Crunchy Detox Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 4 cups kale, finely chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ONE cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Makes approximately 4 servings):
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 8g
Servings:
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings.
Instructions:
1. Prepare Vegetables:
- Wash and chop the kale, slice the red cabbage, julienne the carrot, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the bell pepper, blanch the broccoli florets, and slice the radishes.
2. Assemble Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the kale, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli, radishes, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, and fresh cilantro.
3. Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Toss Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
5. Let it Marinate:
- Allow the salad to marinate for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Vegan Crunchy Detox Salad as a refreshing side dish or add your favorite plant-based protein source for a wholesome meal. Enjoy the crunch and goodness of this vibrant salad!
7. Store:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note that the salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it for up to 24 hours.
