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5 Comments · November 28, 2014

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

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The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!

If you're looking for a dish to detox and reset without sacrificing festive flare and flavor, I've got just the thing for you. This detox salad is decked in holiday colors and packed with a team of detoxifying agents. Check 'em out:

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

Cauliflower | A cruciferous veggie packed with phytochemicals called glucosinolates. As these phytochemicals work their way through our intestines, they break down into compounds that regulate our bodies' detoxification enzymes.

Lemon | Ranked highest on the list of alkalizing foods -- a contradiction to their pucker-inducing acidity -- lemons take on a powerful alkalizing role in our bodies. Lemon juice also works wonders for our digestive systems and encourages our livers to release toxins.

Parsley | A potent herb packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K, minerals, and iron. Parsley is a natural diuretic, so it encourages our bodies to release unnecessary fluids without depleting our potassium stores. Beyond its bloat-battling properties, parsley helps balance blood sugar levels, fights inflammation, and protects our blood vessels.

Pomegranate | Packed with the powerful antioxidant, anthocyanin, pomegranate seeds offer all sorts of potent health benefits. Plus, they taste delicious and look like rubies. Edible rubies, that is.

Kale | Another cruciferous veggie packed with two awesome antioxidants: carotenoids and flavanoids. Research has shown that kale helps regulate detox at a genetic level. Powerful green stuff.

Hemp Seeds | Filled with chlorophyll, the perfect ratio of essential fatty acids, and liver-stimulating Cysteine and Methionine, hemp seeds push toxins along to places (e.g., skin, intestines, and kidneys) that are equipped to release them from our bodies.

Apple Cider Vinegar | Although not pictured in The Detox Team lineup, ACV is a potent detoxifying agent. Considered to be the only alkalizing vinegar, ACV aids in digestion, kills bad bacteria, and scrubs our intestines. Plus, a little bit goes a long way in terms of detoxification.

This salad combines all of the above and more to create a tasty and effective detox powerhouse meal. Perfect to reboot our systems during the downtime between holidays.

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

 

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The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate
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The Festive Detox Salad with Cauliflower, Kale & Pomegranate

This festive detox salad is brimming with nourishing, detoxifying ingredients, including kale, lemon juice, cauliflower, parsley, apple cider vinegar, and hemp seeds. 
Course Salad
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Raw, Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 cups chopped lacinato (dino) kale
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • â…“ cup chopped chives
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or hemp oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • optional: pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  • Begin by grating the cauliflower florets by hand or in a food processor with a grater attachment.
  • Add the grated cauliflower, kale, pomegranate seeds, parsley, chives, and hemp seeds to a large bowl.
  • Add the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, sea salt, and chili flakes to a small bowl and whisk together.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, taste, and adjust seasoning.*
  • Serve.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

*I often double the dressing recipe, but it's also good with the amount notated. If you like more flavor/dressing, I recommend doubling it.

 

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Comments

  1. Celeste Jackson says

    December 01, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Love the delicate texture of this!

    Reply
  2. debbie says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Love it! Even my pickiest daughter did!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:45 am

      I'm so happy to hear this, Debbie! It's always a big compliment when the picky eaters are won over :) Thanks for taking the time to comment!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    May 16, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    How long does it keep with the dressing on? Should I dress it close to the time I want to eat it, or can I dress it the day before?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 16, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Hi, Jennifer! It will keep for a few days with the dressing on it, and I find that I prefer it after the dressing's had a chance to soak in for a day. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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