The Indulgent Salad

I would bet that most people shy away from cleanses/detox regiments because of the dietary “restrictions.” I think it is beneficial to have a clean diet comprised of vegetables and some fruits during a cleansing period, but that does not automatically equate to boring! In fact, smoothies, juices, and even salads can be spiced up! Below is a perfect example of a jazzier salad that is not just greens and tomatoes. The fuller and brighter the salad, the better! And if done right, your salad can be a nutritional powerhouse that will carry you from lunch to dinner.

The Indulgent Salad

Spinach and/or kale

½ cup carrots, celery, and onions (chopped)

½ cup mushrooms (sliced)

Sliced cucumbers

½ cup olives

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup sunflower seeds

Dash of sea salt

1 tbsp olive oil

This salad is definitely a winner in my book. I first tasted a similar concoction from a friend’s mother months back. The olives and raisins provide contrasting flavors of sweet and salty, while the sunflower seeds give you that crunch often sought out in croutons. But not only does this taste good, but this salad is packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals: A, B, C, potassium, calcium, and much more!