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Revitalizing & Raw Cauliflower-Tomato Detox Salad

Name: Revitalizing & Raw Cauliflower-Tomato Detox Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, stemmed and cut into large pieces; 2 cups finely chopped dino or lacinto kale, stemmed; 2/3 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/3 cup raw pine nuts; 1/4 cup hemp seeds; 1/4 cup raw pepitas ((shelled pumpkin seeds)); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup raw tahini; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup* ((optional))

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This vegan revitalizing & raw cauliflower-tomato detox salad is packed with detoxifying cruciferous veggies and feel-good ingredients. Raw cauliflower is grated into a fine "rice" and tossed with savory pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, kale, parsley, basil, hemp seeds, and pepitas. The mixture is tossed in a creamy dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.

I'm a bit disappointed in myself. National Mac n' Cheese Day -- not to be confused with National Mac & Cheese Day on July 14th (who knew that a swift conjunction swap necessitated a separate holiday) -- was this past Monday, and I completely missed it. I don't play into too many of the national food holidays, but Mac n' Cheese Day deserves a special exception.

There I went posting this recipe for a protein smoothie when I could have been talking about comforting noodles coated in gooey, melty cheese. Please forgive me protein smoothie, I love you too.

Although I don't have a mac n' cheese recipe for you today either, I do have a really delicious revitalizing & raw cauliflower-tomato detox salad. You might think this sounds like a let down after all that cheesy noodle chit chat above, but I think this recipe will pleasantly surprise you.

Raw cauliflower is grated into a fine "rice" and tossed with savory pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, kale, parsley, basil, hemp seeds, and pepitas; a line-up that contains many of nature's finest detox-inducers. Cauliflower, kale, basil, and hemp seeds, in particular are wonderful at ridding the body of nasty toxins. Oh, but wait, there's more.

The dressing that gets poured over this powerful combination of veggies is an addictive blend of tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings; yet another mix of detoxifying ingredients. Lemon juice, in particular, is known for its detoxification properties as it stimulates the release of enzymes that convert toxins into a water-soluble form that can be more easily released from the body. Pretty nifty, isn't it?

The most important part? This salad is taaaaaaas-T. It's crunchy, bright, herbacious, fresh, savory, citrusy, and satisfying. This is a good-for-you salad that will have your taste buds and your body thanking you. Plus, I don't know about you, but my mind always feels more at peace after enjoying a dish like this; one that nurtures and restores without sacrificing flavor. Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up the foods you love; it means opening up the doors to also include the foods that love you back, both in flavor and nutrient goodness. That being said, let's promise each other that we'll always leave room for something sweet; we can have our health and eat cake too.

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