Green Goddess Detox Cabbage (Print out)

Crisp cabbage and kale blend with snap peas and avocado in a zesty lemon-vinegar dressing for a fresh boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup kale, stems removed, thinly sliced
04 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
06 - 1 avocado, diced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

11 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
18 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, mix green cabbage, purple cabbage, kale, cucumber, sugar snap peas, avocado, parsley, dill, green onions, and radishes until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, vigorously whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, chives, tarragon (if using), sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Allow the salad to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavors blend harmoniously.
05 - Taste the salad and modify seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or herbs as preferred. Serve immediately for best freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes light but keeps you satisfied, with enough texture and freshness to feel like you're doing yourself a favor.
  • The dressing is so simple and bright that you'll find yourself making it again and again, even for other salads.
  • No cooking required means you can have this ready in the time it takes to pour a coffee.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than a couple of hours in advance, the cabbage will soften and the whole thing becomes a different dish—still good, but different; plan accordingly.
  • Avocado is the exception to the advance-prep rule; add it only when you're about to eat, or watch it turn brown and bitter within minutes.
03 -
  • Freeze the bowl for ten minutes before assembling on hot days; the cold glass keeps the vegetables colder longer.
  • If you don't have fresh tarragon, skip it rather than substitute; a wrong herb can throw off the whole balance more than no herb at all.
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