Detox Kale Salad

Hit the ground running this January with this kale salad packed with broccoli, cauliflower, and other nutrient-rich foods.

Total Time: 10 min.

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cooking Time: None

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. unfiltered raw cider vinegar

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. pure maple syrup

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

1 pinch Himalayan salt (or sea salt)

2 cups chopped kale

½ cup chopped cauliflower

½ cup chopped broccoli

½ cup chopped cabbage

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation:

1. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.

2. Combine kale, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and cilantro in a large bowl; mix well.

3. Drizzle cabbage mixture with dressing; toss gently to blend.

Soba Salad with Asian Vegetables and Golden Tofu

Craving pasta? Try this dish of soba noodles and veggies.

Total Time: 48 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 18 min.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients for Salad Dressing:
2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. raw honey
2 Tbsp. 100% orange juice
3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1-inch fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
Ingredients for Salad:
3 oz. dry soba noodles (or whole wheat spaghetti)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. firm tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
1 cup frozen baby peas, cooked
1 (15-oz.) can baby corn, drained, chopped
1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¼ cup sliced green onions
3 cups shredded red cabbage
Preparation for Salad Dressing:
1. Combine soy sauce, honey, orange juice, vinegar, ginger, and oil in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add tofu; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove from heat.
4. Add tofu, broccoli, peas, corn, water chestnuts, cabbage, green onions, and dressing to noodles; toss gently to blend.
5. Divide evenly among six serving plates.
Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 240

Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 438 mg

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 9 g

Protein: 13 g