{"id":9261,"date":"2014-08-27T05:00:19","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=9261"},"modified":"2021-04-27T14:42:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T20:42:50","slug":"revitalizing-raw-cauliflower-tomato-detox-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/revitalizing-raw-cauliflower-tomato-detox-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Revitalizing & Raw Cauliflower-Tomato Detox Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

This vegan revitalizing & raw cauliflower-tomato detox salad is packed with detoxifying cruciferous veggies and feel-good ingredients. Raw cauliflower is grated into a fine \"rice\" and tossed with savory pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, kale, parsley, basil, hemp seeds, and pepitas. The mixture is tossed in a creamy dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I'm a bit disappointed in myself.\u00a0National Mac n' Cheese Day\u00a0--\u00a0not to be confused with National Mac & Cheese Day on July 14th (who knew that a swift conjunction swap necessitated a separate holiday)\u00a0--\u00a0was this past Monday, and I completely missed it. I don't play into too many of the national food holidays, but Mac n' Cheese Day deserves a special exception.<\/p>\n

There I went posting this recipe<\/a> for a protein smoothie when I could have been talking about comforting noodles coated in gooey, melty cheese. Please forgive me protein smoothie, I love you too.<\/p>\n

Although I don't have a mac n' cheese recipe for you today either, I do have a really delicious revitalizing & raw cauliflower-tomato detox salad. You might think this sounds like a let down after all that cheesy noodle chit chat above, but I think this recipe will pleasantly surprise you.<\/p>\n

Raw cauliflower is grated into a fine \"rice\" and tossed with savory pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, kale, parsley, basil, hemp seeds, and pepitas; a line-up that contains many of nature's finest detox-inducers. Cauliflower, kale, basil, and hemp seeds, in particular are wonderful at ridding the body of nasty toxins. Oh, but wait, there's more.<\/p>\n

The dressing that gets poured over this powerful combination of veggies is an addictive blend of tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings; yet another mix of detoxifying\u00a0ingredients. Lemon juice, in particular, is known for its detoxification properties as it stimulates the release of enzymes that convert toxins into a water-soluble form that can be more easily released from the body. Pretty nifty, isn't it?<\/p>\n

The most important part? This salad is taaaaaaas-T. It's crunchy, bright, herbacious, fresh, savory, citrusy, and satisfying. This is a good-for-you salad that will have your taste buds and<\/em> your body thanking you. Plus, I don't know about you, but my mind always feels more at peace after enjoying a dish like this; one that nurtures and restores without sacrificing flavor. Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up the foods you love; it means opening up the doors to also include the foods that love you back, both in flavor and nutrient goodness. That being said, let's promise each other that we'll always leave room for something sweet<\/a>; we can have our health and eat cake too.<\/p>\n

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This vegan revitalizing & raw cauliflower-tomato detox salad is packed with detoxifying cruciferous veggies and feel-good ingredients. Raw cauliflower is grated into a fine \"rice\" and tossed with savory pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, kale, parsley, basil, hemp seeds, and pepitas. The mixture is tossed in a creamy dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Salad<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>4<\/span> -6<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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For the Salad<\/h4>