Green Goddess Detox Salad (Printable)

Nutrient-rich green cabbage, kale, and avocado combined with tangy lemon-vinegar dressing create a fresh, vibrant salad.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup kale, stems removed, thinly sliced
04 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
06 - 1 avocado, diced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

11 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
18 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, kale, cucumber, sugar snap peas, avocado, parsley, dill, green onions, and radishes.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, chives, tarragon (if using), sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Allow the salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavors meld harmoniously.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or herbs as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It gives you that crisp, refreshing crunch that makes you feel like you just opened a window in your body.
  • The dressing is bright and punchy without any added sugar, just pure lemon and herbs doing all the work.
  • You can prep it in advance and it actually gets better as the cabbage softens and soaks up the flavor.
02 -
  • Add the avocado at the very end or it will turn mushy and brown if the salad sits too long.
  • If you make this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss it right before serving so the greens stay crisp.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to shred the cabbage paper-thin, it makes the texture so much better and saves time.
  • Let the dressing sit for a few minutes after whisking so the garlic mellows out and the flavors marry together.
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