🥒 Detox Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing
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🥒 Detox Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

✅ 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.

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Make the Dressing:
    In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Assemble the Salad:
    Add quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, parsley, seeds, and dried fruit (if using) to the bowl with kale.
  4. 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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