Detox Salad and Ginger Lime Cardamom Dressing

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1/8 tsp

Ground Cardamom

or Equal Parts Cinnamon and Nutmeg

1

Large Beet

1

Large Apple , cored, diced

2

Medium Carrots , grated

1/2 cup

Fresh Cilantro , roughly chopped

1/2 cup

Golden Raisins

3 Tbsp

Hemp Seeds

or Sesame Seeds

to taste

Tofu

(optional)

1

Lime , juiced

or Lemon

1 in

Fresh Ginger

1 tsp

Pure Maple Syrup

or Coconut Nectar or Honey

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Juice the Lime (1) into a mixing bowl. Finely grate the Fresh Ginger (1 in) using a micro-plane and add that to the same bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, ginger, Ground Cardamom (1/8 tsp) , and Pure Maple Syrup (1 tsp) . Set the ginger lime dressing aside to let the flavors mellow and come together.

Step 3

Julienne or grate the Beet (1) . Keep the beet greens.

Step 4

Finely slice the beet greens (3 to 4 leaves or 1 cup).

Step 5

Roughly chop the Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup) . Grate the Carrots (2) . Core and dice the Apple (1) .

Step 6

Place the carrots, apples, beets, chopped greens, Golden Raisins (1/2 cup) , and cilantro in a large bowl.

Step 7

Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.

Step 8

Serve topped with a good sprinkle of Hemp Seeds (3 Tbsp) and some extra raisins if you like as they add a nice sweetness. If you'd like, cut some Tofu (to taste) into cubes and toss it into your salad for an added dose of protein.