Detox Salad with Two Dressing Options
Looking for the reset after an indulgent weekend? This vibrant chopped salad is our go-to Sunday meal prep when we need to get back on track. It’s fresh and crunchy, great with a creamy avocado-lime dressing or a simple balsamic — or whatever sauce you want to throw on it. What we love most is how it fills you up without making you feel heavy. This salad is the good kind of addicting.
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- Cut the cauliflower, cabbage, and carrots into roughly golf ball-sized pieces. Working in batches, fill the Vitamix container about 1/3 full. Pulse at medium speed until coarsely chopped — you want texture, not mush. Transfer to a large bowl and repeat with remaining vegetables. Toss to combine.
To Make the Dressings
- Avocado Lime: Blend all dressing ingredients in the Vitamix until smooth. Simple Balsamic: Whisk oil and vinegar together with salt and pepper until combined.
For Serving
- Dress individual portions only — not the whole bowl. Add toppings (raisins, sunflower seeds, cilantro) just before serving to keep the crunch. Store undressed salad and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
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Notes
Key technique: Don’t overprocess — a few pulses is all you need. You want chopped, not pureed.
Storage: Keep undressed salad and dressing in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add toppings just before serving.
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