Description
A nutrient-packed detox salad combining kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and carrots with a zesty, homemade ginger-lemon dressing. This salad is rich in fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats from almonds and olive oil, making it a perfect refreshing and detoxifying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups kale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, roughly chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 cup carrots, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
Nuts & Seeds
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (or juice of two lemons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop the Vegetables: Using a food processor, finely process the kale, broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, and fresh parsley in batches until all are finely chopped. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine well.
- Prepare Nuts and Seeds: Add the almonds to the food processor and pulse a few times until roughly chopped, then stir them into the mixed vegetables along with the sunflower seeds.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, grated fresh ginger, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), and salt until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated. You can also store the dressing separately in a mason jar and add as needed. Serve immediately or chilled for refreshing flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to keep the dressing vegan.
- For extra crunch, toast the almonds and sunflower seeds before adding.
- Letting the salad rest for 15-20 minutes after tossing with dressing allows flavors to meld.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; keep dressing separate if storing.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: detox salad, kale salad, broccoli salad, healthy salad, no-cook salad, vegan dressing, clean eating
