The holidays are over and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner.
Get your party hats on and your noise makers ready because you’re this New Year is gunna be your best one yet. This detox recipe (and yummy gluten-free salad) is gunna start your 2015 with clean eating in mind while you jump onto the healthy detox bandwagon.
I have a thing for detox salads.
They just taste so darn good.
So fresh. So flavorful. So healthy. What’s not to love?
{Side Bar}: Detox Salad, I Heart You. Hehe.
I’ve got a serious addiction for cashews and almonds mixed in this big ol’ bowl of cabbage, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, red cabbage, broccoli, sweet potatoes and more. Huge addiction. My favorite part? The soft texture of quinoa mixed with the crunchy nuts n’ cabbage. It’s a mouth full of fun!
It’s a good problem to have. Trust me.
I’m not complaining.
But I am full.
Too full to type this. So, you’ll have to figure out what this tastes like for yourself. I’m off to take a little holiday nap.
Enjoy!
And have a safe and happy New Year’s!
xo
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
- 1 small head finely chopped purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 2 large sweet potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. raw cashews
- 2 Tbsp. raw whole almonds
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, steam broccoli and sweet potatoes in a steamer basket over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender.
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In a large bowl, toss spinach, cabbage, cooked quinoa, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
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In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice and vinegar; pour over salad. Add cashews and almonds; toss to combine and serve.
The Detox Salad was easy to make and delish. I posted my plated post-New Year dish on Instagram and Facebook and let me tell you, everyone wanted the recipe, which I shared. Thank you!
Happy Healthy 2015!
This salad looks yummy! I’ve been craving salad lately so I think I will try it .
Love cashews in my salad too. Have everything for this except the red cabbage which I will pick up tomorrow. Never thought of putting sweet potatoes in my salad. Should be delish!
I have never heard of a detox salad before; but hey why not – I will give it a shot. This sounds very good, and I am very excited to have found your blog.
Amie this has to be the best salad by far!
Thanks Debra!!!
Hi Anne,
I’m commenting on your blog to get a chance at winning 🙂
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your recipes with me. I’ve started eating clean and I haven’t looked back yet!
New recipes are always welcomed and when I try them, they are always great!
Yay!!!
This looks like an awesome recipe, can’t wait to try!
Hi Amie!
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