The Detox Salad

This is super quick to throw together, and for under $10.00 you can make enough for four or five days!

The pomegranate and ginger vinaigrette is perfect for a detox and the red cabbage, carrots, and almonds are a no-brainer when it comes to nutrition.  Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, while the ginger is an anti-inflammatory that also helps promote healthy digestion.  The olive oil gives it a healthy dose of fats and the apple cider vinegar (make sure you get the real stuff!  I like Bragg's) can aid in weight loss, reduce belly fat and is known to lower blood sugar and lower your cholesterol.

Red cabbage give a healthy dose of fiber and minerals along with vitamin c, vitamin a and vitamin k, while the carrots contain a multitude of vitamins and minerals such as beta carotene which is known to improve eye health.  The broccoli is full of fiber to help promote healthy digestion and the almonds give another healthy dose of fats along with adding some extra texture.  

If you make this salad after the detox, be sure to add in golden raisins.  Along with low amounts of calories and fat, they are also known to help in cancer and heart disease prevention, contain anti-inflammatory properties and improve brain function.  I just add them in because they're so darn good!

Ingredients

• 1 bag rainbow salad mix
• 1 bag shredded carrots
• 1 bag shredded red cabbage
• 3/4 C sliced almonds
• 3/4 C golden raisins

For the Vinaigrette:

• 1/2 C pomegranate juice
• 1/3 C apple cider vinegar
• 1 TBS grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 C olive oil
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Combine veggies, nuts and fruit in a bowl.
2. Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to the salad mix.
3. Serve and enjoy! Can be stored up to 5 days in the fridge in a tightly sealed container.