Crunchy Detox Salad
This Crunchy Detox Salad is fresh, vibrant, and packed with crisp vegetables and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Loaded with cabbage, carrots, and crunchy seeds, this healthy detox salad is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup cucumber julienned
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds
- Detox Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables
- Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables.
- Thinly slice cabbage and bell pepper.
- Shred carrots and julienne cucumber.
- Chop green onions and herbs.
- Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad
- Add all prepared vegetables and herbs to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour dressing over the top.
- Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle almonds or sunflower seeds before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
- Slice vegetables thinly for best texture.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid overdressing.
- Store nuts separately if prepping ahead to maintain crunch.
- Keeps well in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- No reheating required.