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Kale Detox Salad Recipe

Published January 13, 2020. Last updated September 10, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Kale Detox Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make salad that is packed with healthy benefits. One serving contains 14 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber to help flush out toxins.

Close up of Kale Detox Salad with a white bowl of yellow dressing, a second white cup, a spoon, and a white napkin in the background

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Salads are often seen as a “healthy” lunch or dinner, but all too often they are loaded with ingredients that aren’t really an ideal part of a healthy lifestyle.

This Kale Detox Salad is made with a rainbow of vegetables and other ingredients and is actually, low calorie and really healthy.

Why This Recipe Works

This salad recipe is 100% vegetarian yet is loaded with 14 grams of plant-based protein.

It’s also high in fiber with 8 grams per serving.

Salads are always a great option for make ahead lunches or meal prep or as a side to dinner.

Here is a list of the ingredients in the salad and some of their health benefits:

  • Kale:  fiber, iron, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, heart health
  • Red Cabbage:  fiber, anti-cancer, intestinal health
  • Broccoli:  fiber, anti-cancer, heart health
  • Tomato:  fiber, anti-cancer, heart health
  • Carrots:  anti-cancer, slows aging, cleanses the liver
  • Chickpeas:  fiber, high protein, intestinal health
  • Sunflower Seeds:  fiber, high protein, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, heart health
  • Pepitas:  fiber, high protein, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory
  • Sesame Seeds:  fiber, high protein, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory

The fiber in all of these ingredients helps to flush out the toxins in the body. Most of these ingredients also help to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well.

Each one of these ingredients has a ton of additional health benefits not listed above.

How to Make a Detox Salad

Prep!

The prep work for this recipe is actually done while making the recipe.

Tip: you can prep several days worth of salad ingredients at once to save time.

Create!

Chop the kale and cabbage into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl.

Cut the broccoli into florets and cut the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to the bowl.

Chop or peel the carrot and add to the salad.

Add the chickpeas, sunflower seeds, pepitas, and sesame seeds.

Present!

Overhead of a colorful salad with a small square bowl of dressing with a spoon and white napkin in the background

Eating this salad as-is is obviously the healthiest option, but you may prefer to add a dressing.

In the notes section of the recipe card is a simple recipe for Lemon Mustard Dressing that works well in this recipe.

Lemon balances out the bitterness of kale perfectly.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Kale Detox Salad

  • You can prep several days worth of salad ingredients at once to save time. This recipe is great for make ahead lunches and meal prep.
  • The ingredients in the recipe card are all approximate quantities and adjustable to taste. You can add or eliminate ingredients as you prefer. Just be aware it will change the nutritional information.

FAQ’s

  • What does a detox salad do? Detox salads are a great way to get back on a healthy path. They basically help to flush out toxins and wipe the slate clean so that you can continue a healthy lifestyle.

More Salad Recipes to Try

Roasted Apple Arugula Salad on a Large White Plate

Roasted Apple Arugula Salad is another unique salad made with herb-roasted apples and shallots that is a must-try.

You might also like this recipe for Keto Greek Salad with Greek Salad Dressing and this recipe for Za’atar Crusted Goat Cheese Salad.

Love this Kale Detox Salad recipe? Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for more!

Kale Detox Salad on a white plate with a bowl of yellow dressing, a white napkin, a fork, a spoon and a white bowl in the background
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Kale Detox Salad

Kale Detox Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make salad that is packed with healthy benefits. One serving contains 14 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber to help flush out toxins.
Course Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 salad
Calories 275kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kale * chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage *chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup broccoli * chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup tomato * chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup carrots * chopped or shredded into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pepitas
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a big bowl and mix well.
  • Top with dressing, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Kale Detox Salad

  • You can prep several days worth of salad ingredients at once to save time. This recipe is great for make ahead lunches and meal prep.
  • The ingredients in the recipe card are all approximate quantities and adjustable to taste. You can add or eliminate ingredients as you prefer. Just be aware it will change the nutritional information.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. It does not include the dressing listed below.
For the Lemon Mustard Dressing, add about 1 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of mustard to a small container with a lid.  Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Shake it up, taste, and adjust to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 1124mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 13440IU | Vitamin C: 158.5mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4.5mg

This recipe was originally published on March 20, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.

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Comments

  1. Patty @ Spoonabilities says

    October 28, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    I need this salad in my life! All the colors and amazing flavors… YUM!

    Reply
  2. Sandhya Hariharan says

    October 28, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    You had me at Kale. This salad looks incredibly healthy..

    Reply
  3. Adrianne says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    This looks fabulous Lauren! It can be harder to eat healthier when you are busy, but you are right this is a great option for a week night meal. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    You had me at kale! Haha but seriously, this is such a delicious way to get in so many healthy foods!

    Reply
  5. Pam Greer says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    My husband is always asking for me to make him a healthy salad to take into work for lunch, this will be perfect!

    Reply
  6. Allison Gallagher says

    June 15, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    I love Kale like nothing else. This looks so yummy!

    http://www.girlnextscore.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 16, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks Allison!

      Reply
  7. Bella B (xoxoBella) says

    June 15, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    This salad looks killer, I love kale.. Ill have to try this out!

    http://xoxobella.com/

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks Bella! It’s delicious…and filling too!

      Reply
  8. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    June 15, 2016 at 2:49 am

    Crazy gorgeous photos. It takes the salad so appealing and enticing. Love that you shared this with us!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Thanks so much Heather!

      Reply
  9. Melissa Chee says

    June 14, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    What a pretty salad! 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Thanks Melissa:)

      Reply
  10. Kasee Erickson says

    June 14, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    I love that you added the reasons for the ingredients! I am definitely pinning <3

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Thanks Kasee 🙂

      Reply
  11. Madeline says

    June 14, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    This looks so healthy and exactly what i need after being on vacation for a week, haha. : )

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:16 am

      I know that feeling!

      Reply
  12. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    June 14, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Love how colorful this salad it, it truly goes in line with eating the rainbow.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Thanks Emily…it does, doesn’t it 🙂

      Reply
  13. ken says

    June 14, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Wow! What a stunning salad! i love that you included all the health benefits of each ingredient too! Thanks!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Thanks for stopping by Ken 🙂

      Reply
  14. candy says

    June 14, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Wow, this looks so, so good and healthy bonus on the side of being good for a person.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Yes! Healthy doesn’t have to mean non-tasty, right ?!

      Reply

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