04 Jan De-light-ful Detox Salad Recipe

This one’s for all those faithful fans who have resolved to get back into healthy eating habits after indulging a little more than normal over the festive period. This “detox-in-a-bowl” salad is packed with alkalising greens, topped with avo and walnuts for a dose of healthy fats, and drizzled with a light lemon juice dressing that will leave your taste buds and your tummy satisfied – without the calories or the guilt. This is one detox salad recipe that will make sticking to your healthy New Year’s resolutions a real pleasure!

What goes into it:

• 2 cups (tightly packed) dinosaur kale
• 2 cups red cabbage
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 large carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 avocados
• ½ cup fresh parsley
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1Tbsp sesame seeds
• ⅓ cup grapeseed oil
• ½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled & grated
• 2tsp whole grain mustard
• 2tsp grade B maple syrup (optional)
• Pinch of Himalayan salt

How to make it:

• Whisk or blend together the grapeseed oil, lemon juice, ginger, mustard, maple syrup & salt. Set aside until ready to use.
• Thinly slice the kale & cabbage.
• Peel & grate the carrots.
• Slice the pepper into matchsticks.
• Peel & dice the avocado.
• Chop the parsley & walnuts.
• Combine the kale, cabbage, broccoli, bell pepper & carrots in a large serving bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the salad & toss until well-coated.
• Garnish with parsley, diced avocado & sesame seeds.
• Enjoy! Makes approx. 6 servings.

Why it’s so good: