Spring Detox Salad & Smoothie Recipes
Spring is prime detox time!
Detoxing doesn't just mean doing a cleanse - there are plenty of ways to detox daily by including functional ingredients in your diet! Foods like greens (spinach, lettuce, etc.), turmeric, ginger, garlic, and nuts are all great for detoxing because they are full of fiber and antioxidants.
We are sharing two of our favourite detox recipes that used to be on our '76 Sips Cafe menu. Keep scrolling to see our Detox Salad & Detox 2.0 Smoothie recipes!
Detox Salad (with Lemon Ginger Dressing)
Ingredients
Lemon Ginger Dressing
- 4 tbsp Organic olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Organic maple syrup
- 1 tsp freshly grated turmeric (or powder)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- pepper to taste
Salad
- 4 large leave of de-stemmed kale, we used curly
- 1 tsp of Organic olive oil
- A pinch of sea salt
- 2 cups of red cabbage, thinly chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled into thin strips
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 rounded cup of broccolini or broccoli, chopped
- 1/4 cup of roasted sunflower seeds (or preferred seed / nut)
- 1 tbsp of fresh cilantro, minced (or swap for preferred herb)
- (Optional) Microgreens, edible flowers, croutons, or additional protein to top it off
Directions:
- Mix all dressing ingredients together in a shaker, blender, or whisk together in a bowl.
- Mix all salad ingredients together in a bowl. Garnish with any additional toppings and pour dressing over top when ready to serve. Enjoy!
Detox 2.0 Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of coconut water
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric & ginger
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1/2 a green apple
- 2 tsp of NAKA Vital Greens or your favourite greens powder/liquid
- 1/2 scoop of ice
Directions:
Toss all ingredients in the blender and blend until combined. Enjoy!
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