The Inner Goddess Detox Salad is chock full of body-cleansing, toxin-eliminating, and skin-brightening ingredients like dark, leafy greens, fresh veggies, and juicy berries, which help lessen the blow of a few days of un-goddess-like behavior. Whether you’re looking to come back from a particularly indulgent weekend, want to look and feel your best, or just try a light, and refreshing salad – the Inner Goddess Detox Salad is your (wo)man! Start the Inner Goddess Detox Salad with a trifecta of toxin-eliminating leafy greens, including fresh kale. Believe it or not, kale is one of the healthiest foods in the world due to its extremely high concentration of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and K. It’s also high in chlorophyll, which naturally removes chemical toxins in the body. You can buy kale at the Farmers’ Market or grocery store, but luckily the kale my Mom and I planted in my raised garden bed 3 weeks ago was primed and ready to be harvested for the first time today. So thrilling. I GREW THIS – whee! Wash the kale, then tear the leaves from the stalk and into bite-sized pieces. I ended up with about 2 cups of leaves Now, the kale from my garden was actually really tender, but most recipes using raw kale will tell you the leaves need a little massage to get them palatable. I decided to give it a whirl. After a quick, 1 minute rub down, the leaves had indeed become much softer and more tender. I gave a few a try and they actually tasted a little like broccoli! Next add 2 cups torn baby spinach on top. Spinach is high in vitamin A, which helps keep skin soft, bright, and supple. Glowing skin is kind of a pre-req for any inner goddess! Finally, add 1 cup shredded cabbage to the salad base. Not only does cabbage add a special and unique crunch to the Inner Goddess Detox Salad, but it also activates liver enzymes that break down and rid the body of toxins, and helps regulate the digestive system. Toss the kale, spinach and coleslaw together in a bowl, then place a lid on top and flip. Topping time! I wooed my inner goddess with a plethora of bright and healthy fruits & veggies on top of the green, leafy base. Start with chopped almonds, one of the best food sources of vitamin E to nourish and protect skin, and sliced strawberries, which may help diminish the negative effects of a high-fat meal. BTW: I used the raw, unsalted almonds from Trader Joe’s I told you about a few weeks ago. Since the almonds are raw, they almost have a chewy texture to them that Ben and I both adore! Then add sliced carrots which are high in skin and eye-loving vitamins, followed by blueberries which have the highest levels of antioxidants of all fresh fruits, helping to keep skin young looking, and goddess-esque. Finish with sliced cucumbers which help support healthy hair, skin and nails, and raspberries which protect the skin from free radicals. Totally inner-goddess approved! Serves 1 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 Directions: 1. Massage kale in a large bowl for 1-2 minutes, or until broken down and tender. Combine with spinach and cabbage, then turn out onto a plate. 2. Top with remaining ingredients, then drizzle with a good, olive-oil based salad dressing. Immaculate. Sweet, earthy, crunchy, chewy, and oh-so satisfying. ✿´¯`*•.¸¸✿Follow me for daily recipes, fun & handy tips, motivation, DIY ideas and feel free to share your favorite things too:) ♥♥♥SHARE so you can find it on your timeline♥♥♥ JOIN MY GROUP TO GET MORE TIPS https://facebook/groups/daynasgetleangroup/
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:39:51 +0000