Crunchy Detox Salad

Ready for some salad love?  This Crunchy Detox Salad recipe is loaded with chopped vegetables, almonds and raisins all tossed in a delicious lemon ginger vinaigrette.  It’s one of my favorite detox salad recipes and it’s a salad that you’ll want to add to your daily wellness plan.

I love everything about this Crunchy Detox Salad. It’s my riff on a Whole Foods detox salad that I used to buy all the time until I started making my own version at home. 

The recipe for this delicious crunchy salad makes a large batch, so it’s perfect to serve at pot lucks, barbecues, holidays, birthdays or to simply pack for lunch all week long.

Detox Salad Recipe

This delicious detox salad recipe is loaded fresh organic vegetables.

• Cauliflower
• Broccoli 
• Red cabbage 
• Carrots
• Flatleaf parsley
• Celery
• Almonds
• Sunflower seeds
• Organic raisins

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

Variations

• Toss in chopped curly kale
• Use Marcona almonds instead of regular almonds
• Toss in pistachios instead of almonds
• Use golden raisins instead of Thompsons seedless raisins
• Toss in fresh blueberries instead of raisins

How to Make Detox Salad

You’ll love how quick and easy this salad  comes together (especially if you use a food processor to finely chop the ingredients). Don’t toss this crunchy salad with the dressing until you’re ready to serve it. 

1. Make Dressing.  Add all the ingredients to a mason jar. Seal the lid and vigorously shake to blend ingredients, or simply add them to a small bowl and whisk together with a fork or wire whisk.
2. Rinse. Rinse vegetables under cold water and pat dry.
3. Chop. Chop vegetables using a good sharp knife, or give them a rough chop and then toss them in batches in a food processor and quickly pulse until the veggies are finely chopped. For the carrots, I’ll typically grate them, but you can also toss them in the food processor with the other ingredients.
4. Almonds. Give the almonds a good course chop.
5. Toss & Dress.  Add all of the finely chopped ingredients, almonds and raisins to a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to lightly coat the ingredients.
6. Chill. Salad is best if its chilled before serving. Serve with extra vinaigrette if desire

Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette

The key to the simple vinaigrette is to let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour (longer if you have the time) before tossing the salad with it. Oh my goodness….the flavor of this vinaigrette after it’s been in the fridge for a bit is so good you’ll want to drink it! To make this dressing, just place the ingredients in a mason jar, seal the lid, then shake well to blend.

•  Olive oil
•  Lemon juice
•  Fresh ginger, peeled and grated
•  Clover honey
•  Sea salt

Can I Make This Salad Ahead Of Time?

This is a great salad to make ahead of time. To do so, finely chop the ingredients and whisk together the salad dressing then store them separately in air-tight containers until you’re ready to toss and serve.

How To Store Leftovers

Leftovers of this detox salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftovers are best if the salad and dressing are stored separately.  

Serving Suggestions

This detox salad is loaded with vegetables which makes it a pretty satisfying and filling salad on its own, but if you’d like to serve it as a side, this salad goes great with grilled chicken or fish, soup, stew and more.

• Hearty Lentil Stew
• Grilled Turkey Burgers
• Roast Turkey Breast
• Red Lentil Soup
• Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup

Looking for More Healthy Salad Recipes to Make?

• Kale Salad with Cranberries
• Celery Salad
• Everyday Tossed Salad
• Mediterranean Bean Salad
• My Favorite House Salad
• Superfood Salad
• Broccoli Detox Salad
• Best Salad for Weight Loss
• Spinach Berry Antioxidant Salad

Still want more ideas? Check out all my salad recipes.

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Yield: 6 Servings

Crunchy Detox Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ready for some salad love?  This Crunchy Detox Salad recipe is loaded with chopped vegetables, almonds and raisins all tossed in a delicious lemon ginger vinaigrette.  It's one of my favorite detox salad recipes and it's a salad that you'll want to add to your daily wellness plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup red cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup organic raisins

For the Vinaigrette

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoons clover honey
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Tips

1. Either chop the ingredients using a good sharp knife, or toss them individually in a food processor and pulse a few times so they are finely chopped.
2. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
3. For the vinaigrette - place the ingredients in a mason jar and seal the lid and shake well. You can also place the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Best if refrigerated for up to an hour before use.

Notes

Variations

• Toss in chopped curly kale
• Use Marcona almonds instead of regular almonds
• Toss in pistachios instead of almonds
• Use golden raisins instead of Thompsons seedless raisins
• Toss in fresh blueberries instead of raisins

Can I Make This Salad Ahead Of Time?

This is a great salad to make ahead of time. To do so, finely chop the ingredients and whisk together the salad dressing then store them separately in air-tight containers until you're ready to toss and serve.

How To Store Leftovers

Leftovers of this detox salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftovers are best if the salad and dressing are stored separately.  

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 282Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 945mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 8gSugar: 16gProtein: 8g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.