This salad is jam-packed with nutrients with a mix of cruciferous vegetables and vegan proteins that will surely fill you up during that lunch slump. It’s gluten-free and vegan! I’ve been eating this salad every day since my detox protocol and it’s a great way to add a variety of vitamins to nourish your system. You can always change it up with any vegetables you have around your house like romaine salad or spinach for greens.

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Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and arugula plus the edamame pods are great at removing access estrogen in your system. Make sure to buy soy products that are organic as a lot of regular soy items have been genetically modified. Mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D and help increase your absorption of iron. Onions are high in sulfides that help with cardiovascular health, control blood sugar levels, and detoxification. Artichokes are rich in antioxidants and benefit thyroid health. Avocados are higher in potassium than bananas and a great source of healthy fats. Pressure-cooked lentils and edamame pods add a healthy vegan protein to this salad. I add an array of spices like turmeric, parsley, oregano, and garam masala to enhance the flavors plus added health benefits.

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Turmeric has many anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s great at relieving joint pain and lowering blood pressure.
Organic parsley is rich in antioxidants and a good source of vitamin K, which helps in bone health
Organic Oregano is also rich in antioxidants and natural antibacterial agents, which can help fight infections.
Sometimes I’ll add garam masala spice to enhance the flavors of this salad. It’s one of my favorite spices since it’s an array of several combined.
Lentils have been my go-to vegan protein since they are easy to pressure cook and are high in protein and rich in iron and folate. I pressure cook them to remove the lectins, which can disrupt digestion. If you don’t have a lectin sensitivity then it’s not necessary. But it’s a good way to reduce lectins in your diet.
Quinoa is also nutrient-dense and high in fiber. It’s a great rice substitute and also high in protein. They are easy to pressure cook as well, which I recommend removing lectins.