Meal Prep Detox Salad

Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 3 cups green cabbage (chopped)
- 3 cups kale (chopped)
- 1 12 oz bag shelled edamame (cooked)
- 1 large apple (cut into bite-size chunks)
- 1 cup almonds (chopped )
- 2 avocados
- sriracha (optional)
- 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons tamari
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 large cloves of garlic
- 1-2" knob fresh ginger
- pinch black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook quinoa
Step 2
Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Step 3
Cook edamame
Step 4
While quinoa is cooking cook edamame if you haven't already according to package instructions.
Step 5
Blend dressing
Step 6
Make dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 7
Combine
Step 8
To serve right away: In a large bowl add cooled and cooked quinoa, cabbage, kale, edamame, apple and almonds. Toss to combine. Pour dressing over salad and toss again. Portion into bowls and serve with avocado and a drizzle of sriracha if desired.
Step 9
Meal prep
Step 10
To meal prep salad: Add all ingredients to glass storage containers in rows with the dressing separated. Once ready to enjoy, drizzle on dressing, mix well and top with avocado and sriracha if desired.
Step 11
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