I don't know about you, but my body is screaming at me after nearly two whole months of stuffing my belly with candy, pie, coquito, ham, cookies, arroz con gandules and wine this past holiday season. I am seriously craving fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, as I sit here writing this, there are homemade cinnamon buns and butter cookies on my counter and I really just want to throw them out. Sounds crazy right? I am just so completely done with the over-indulgence. So yesterday I went grocery shopping and stocked up on all sorts of our favorite healthy foods–foods that we eat on a regular basis outside of the holiday season–quinoa, citrus fruit, avocados, carrots and brussels sprouts to name a few, and I'm so looking forward to throwing together a few detox meals for my family. And no, that doesn't mean we will be eating our dinners in liquid form!
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Check out these five inspiring recipes for detox salads that will help you get back into shape and detox when your body needs it most:
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Detox Superfoods Salad
This jewel-colored salad is loaded with anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting nutrients from tangerines, aguacate, broccoli and pomegranate seeds.
Detox Superfoods Salad
Ingredients
1 small bunch broccoli, raw or quickly blanched
2 tangerines, peeled and segments separated, plus 1 for dressing
1 pomegranate, seeded
1/4 cup shaved or thinly sliced fennel
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup walnut pieces
extra virgin olive oil
Get the full recipe at YummyMummyKitchen.com.
Inner Goddess Detox Salad
This gorgeous salad serves up about equal parts fruit and veggies. The variety of bright colors is a sure sign that it's packed with good-for-you ingredients.
Inner Goddess Detox Salad
Ingredients
2 cups loosely packed fresh kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
10 raw, unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
3 strawberries, sliced
1 large carrot, peeled & sliced
1/4 cup blueberries
1/3 cucumber, peeled, seeded & sliced
1/4 cup raspberries
Olive oil based salad dressing
Get the full recipe at IowaGirlEats.com.
Kale Salad
The base of this super-simple salad is kale–one of the most nutrient-rich greens you can eat. Paired with heart-healthy avocados and almonds and Vitamin C laden oranges, it's the perfect detox.
Detox Kale Salad
__Ingredients
__1 bunch lacinato kale (“dinosaur” kale”), washed and roughly chopped
2 juicy oranges
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 avocado, diced
2 tbsp sliced toasted almonds
pinch of sea salt
pinch of black pepper
Get the full recipe at EatLiveRun.com.
Detox Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a whole grain that is actually a complete protein. Protein improves brain function, keeps you full for longer and promotes healthy digestion. Plus the greens, chili, garlic and lemon it this salad will boost your immune system and your metabolism.
Detox Quinoa Salad
__Ingredients
__1/2 cup quinoa (we used a mix of red, white and black quinoa)
1/2 hot chilli pepper
1 cucumber
1 bunch your favourite greens
1/2 white onion
Get the full ingredient list and recipe at Food52.com.
Raw Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This bowlful of greens is absolutely packed with as much flavor as vitamins. The dressing is a mouth-watering combination of tahini, maple syrup, miso, white wine vinegar and red pepper flakes, and it's liberally sprinkled with almonds and parmesan.
Raw Kale and Brussels Sprouts
__Ingredients
__1 bunch of curly green kale
12 brussels sprouts (about 2 big handfuls’ worth)
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan (use a vegetable peeler to shave the cheese into little strips)
dash of sea salt
Get the full ingredient list and recipe at CookieandKate.com.
