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Warmer weather is gracing us with its presence. So, it’s a great time to swap out cold-weather comfort foods with lighter, fresher ingredients. Here, we’ve cultivated an all-star list of eight “detox” salad recipes so you can get yourself into gear for those sunny days at the beach! Packed with vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants, these nourishing yet truly refreshing recipes are the key to revitalizing your system. Here’s to feeling a little more weightless this spring!
Keto Chicken Salad (Keto, Sugar Free, Low-Carb)
This chicken salad has me wanting to make lunch right now! Each serving is filled with 27g of protein and only 2g of carbohydrates so if you are into high protein/low carb, this chicken salad is perfect for you! I find the added dill gives the salad a very fresh taste and the crunch of the celery makes this particularly satisfying!
Citrus Arugula Winter Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad packs a punch with a variety of nutrients from the arugula, fennel and grapefruit. It's refreshing, colorful and delicious!
Similar to the fat content of olive oil, each tablespoon of sesame oil contains 13.6 g of fat, with 1.9 g of saturated fat. Olive oil has a milder taste and is the preferred option for daily cooking while sesame oil's bolder flavor composition is better for Asian stir frys and recipes. As a calorie, sodium free condiment, this vinegar can aid in reducing hypertension and reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis due to its rich phenolic compounds.
Simple Hearts of Palm Vegan Tuna Salad
This Heart of Palm Vegan “Tuna” Salad would be an appropriate lunch option for those who are vegan, gluten-free, or lactose intolerant. By using cashew cream instead of traditional mayo, you add phosphorus and magnesium to your meal, which promotes healthy bones and proper muscle and nerve function. Hearts of palm provide you with iron, a mineral that helps the body maintain proper oxygenation. If you are watching your salt intake, you can reduce the sodium content of this recipe by rinsing canned hearts of palm before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.
Couscous Salad with Edamame, Feta, and Mint
Looking for a quick, easy recipe that packs in nutrition? This recipe is exactly what you’re looking for. Couscous barely needs cooking - if you can boil water you can make this dish. Kristen’s recipe highlights spring’s offerings but this recipe can be adapted to whatever season it is. Summer? Throw in tomatoes, cucumber and basil. In the fall, carrots and apples can be substituted. This recipe is delicious, versatile and high in vitamins, iron and calcium.
Note: PLEASE consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet or medications. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only, and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
