✅ Vegan | 🌱 Gluten-Free | 🕒 20 Minutes | High-Fiber & Nutrient-Dense
🌿 Description:
This Detox Kale & Quinoa Salad is a clean, vibrant, and energizing dish made with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. Tender massaged kale is tossed with fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper, shredded carrot, and cabbage, then brought to life with a zesty, refreshing lemon-garlic dressing.
Finished with a handful of seeds for crunch and dried fruit for a touch of natural sweetness, this salad offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor. It’s light enough to support digestion and detoxification, yet satisfying thanks to the plant-based protein and fiber. Perfect for a midday reset or a healthy meal prep option for the week.

Ingredients:
🥗 For the Salad:
- 1 bunch kale (about 5–6 cups), stems removed and leaves finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dried cranberries (optional)
🍋 For the Lemon-Garlic Dressing:
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Massage the Kale:
Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with a tiny splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage with clean hands for 1–2 minutes until the leaves soften and darken. - Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper. - Assemble the Salad:
Add quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, parsley, seeds, and dried fruit (if using) to the bowl with kale. - Toss and Serve:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill for later.
🌟 Health Benefits:
Kale:
A true superfood packed with vitamins A, C, and K, plus calcium and antioxidants. Massaging helps make it more digestible and tender.
Quinoa:
A complete source of plant-based protein, also rich in fiber and minerals like iron and magnesium—great for sustained energy.
Lemon & Garlic:
Support liver detoxification, boost immunity, and offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
Colorful Veggies (Carrot, Cabbage, Bell Pepper):
Loaded with fiber and antioxidants that fight inflammation and help flush out toxins.
Seeds & Dried Fruit (Optional):
Provide healthy fats, crunch, and a hint of natural sweetness for balance.
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