31 Dec Super Detox Salad

Detoxing doesn’t have to be boring…try this combination of greens, grains and nuts for great variety in taste, texture & colour!

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups romaine or salad greens, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• ¼ cup mint, coarsely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• ¼ cup cilantro or parsley, coarsely chopped
• 3 chopped tomatoes
• 1 avocado, cubed (if available)
• chopped radishes to taste
• ¼ cup frozen or fresh if possible, peas
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons natural almonds, quartered
• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Vinaigrette Dressing

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine the rainbow slaw, greens, red pepper and herbs in a large salad bowl.  Sprinkle with avocado, tomatoes and peas.  Top with sesame seeds and almonds. 
2. To make the dressing, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.  Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe by Jackie DeKnock