This salad starter that will keep for several days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Perfect for my Detox salad, however you use the starter to build an infinite number of salads based on your taste.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Keyword: healthy eating, mealprep, vegan cheese
Servings: 1serving
Author: Trish | The Infinebalance Food Blog
Ingredients
For Detox Salad
2cupssalad startersee below
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoonlemon juice
pinchof salt
½cupcooked chickpeas
½cupcooked grainI used a wild rice and quinoa blend
1teaspoonhemp seeds
sesame oilor flax seed oil for finishing
For the salad starter:
1large head of romaineor two romaine hearts, small chop
4-5radishes sliced
head of broccoliflorets loosely chopped and the stems/stalks thinly sliced, peel away any of the tougher outsides of the stalks.
1-2jalapeñosfinely diced
1large carrotsmall dice
a generous handful or parsleychopped
a generous handful of cilantrochopped
1hard applesmall diced
6large kale leavesstems removed and thinly sliced
Instructions
For the Detox Salad - makes one serving:
In a large bowl add 2 cups of salad starter. Pour olive oil over salad and toss very well. Coat all vegetables with the oil. Add a pinch of salt and lemon juice. Toss well again. Add chickpeas and rice and mix in. Add salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with hemp seeds and toasted sesame oil.
For the salad starter:
Prep all vegetables by washing and drying very well. It is important to dry the vegetables completely. Be sure to remove any wilted or discoloured bits. Chop and slice vegetables as directed and combine in a large air-tight container. Salad starter will keep for about 3 days.
Notes
You will have enough salad starter for several salads. It will keep in a covered container in the fridge for a few days. Prep ahead and eat healthy salads all week.