Description
This Crunchy Detox Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh greens and colorful veggies, designed to energize your body while tantalizing your taste buds. With its refreshing lemon dressing and nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a delicious side dish at dinner. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, it’s a delightful way to embrace healthy eating without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the mixed greens thoroughly and dry using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Chop the cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens with the chopped veggies. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately in individual bowls or chill for 15 minutes for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg