Spring is the perfect time to refresh your body with light, nutrient-dense meals that support natural detoxification. This Spring Green Detox Salad is packed with vibrant greens, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing designed to fuel your body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whether you’re looking to reset your digestion, boost your energy, or simply enjoy a crisp and flavorful meal, this salad is a must-try!
You Will Need…
The beauty of this salad lies in its simplicity and health-boosting ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mixed Greens (Spinach, Arugula, Kale, or Romaine) – Full of chlorophyll, these leafy greens support detoxification and provide essential nutrients.
- Shredded Red Cabbage – A crunchy addition rich in fiber and antioxidants that promote digestive health.
- Cucumber – Hydrating and refreshing, cucumbers help flush out toxins and keep you feeling light.
- Fresh Parsley – More than just a garnish, parsley is packed with vitamin C and natural cleansing properties.
- Radishes – Slightly spicy and full of sulfur compounds that aid liver detoxification.
- Avocado – Provides healthy fats that support brain health and satiety.
- Hemp Seeds or Sunflower Seeds – A great source of plant-based protein and essential fatty acids.
- Sprouts (Broccoli, Alfalfa, or Mung Bean) – Tiny but mighty, sprouts are packed with enzymes and nutrients that support digestion and immunity.
- Steamed Asparagus (Optional) – A gentle detoxifier that supports kidney function and reduces bloating.
For the Lemon Detox Dressing:
- Fresh lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil
- Dijon mustard
- Maple syrup or raw honey
- Garlic
- Salt & pepper
How to Make
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop your greens, cabbage, cucumber, parsley, and radishes. Dice the avocado and steam the asparagus if using.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients, including the hemp seeds and sprouts.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss & Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Tasty Fact: Sprouts
Sprouts are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can add to your meals. Despite their small size, they contain up to 40 times more nutrients than fully grown vegetables. Broccoli sprouts, for example, are rich in sulforaphane, a powerful compound known for its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties. Adding sprouts to your diet can enhance digestion, support immunity, and provide a natural energy boost!
Enjoy this Spring Green Detox Salad as a rejuvenating meal that nourishes your body from the inside out!
Spring Green Detox Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, kale, or romaine
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup thinly sliced radishes
- ½ avocado diced
- ¼ cup hemp seeds or sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sprouts broccoli, alfalfa, or mung bean
- ½ cup steamed asparagus chopped (optional)
Lemon Detox Dressing:
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil for an omega boost
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded cabbage, cucumber, parsley, radishes, and avocado.
- Sprinkle with hemp seeds (or sunflower seeds) and add sprouts for extra detoxifying power.
- If using, gently fold in the steamed and chopped asparagus.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, cleansing benefits of this detoxifying salad!
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