Description
My Favorite Detox Salad is a fresh, crunchy mix of kale, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and almonds tossed in a light, flavorful dressing. It’s the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying—great for meal prep, quick lunches, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, finely chopped
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ cup almonds, sliced or chopped
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prep all vegetables. Finely chop the kale and shred the Brussels sprouts.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and red cabbage.
- Add almonds and sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to soften slightly and absorb flavors.
- Serve fresh or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
Massage the kale for 1–2 minutes to make it more tender and flavorful.
This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg