The great thing about making a salad for a meal is that it doesn’t require too much effort or time. As long as you have about 10 to 15 minutes to prep ingredients and toss them in a bowl, you can make a salad. It can serve as your main course or you can enjoy it as a side dish. The choice is yours, but a salad is always a quick and easy meal to enjoy while you are cleansing. The key is to use different ingredients and dressings, so that you keep your taste buds interested in raw foods.
This salad contains two different citrus fruits: orange and grapefruit. If you are opposed to grapefruit for whatever reason, you can omit it and just replace it with more orange or even blood orange, provided you can find that variety. You can also use tangerines or mandarins, depending on your preference. Similarly, you can use fresh lemon juice if you do not have limes on hand. With all of the citrus in the dressing, you don’t have to worry about the small amount of freshly diced jalapeño. Both the citrus and creamy avocado tame the spice, but you still get to enjoy that subtle kick.
Ideally, use fresh tarragon to get the best flavor. Tarragon is a leafy green herb that is very aromatic, and it goes great in salad dressings or marinades with fresh citrus. It exhibits a mild licorice flavor, but it is less intense than star anise. It is common in many French dishes because it can elevate a dish. In fact, some French chefs refer to it as “the king of herbs,” but just remember that a little goes a long way. That subtle licorice flavor also pairs nicely with the peppery arugula.
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 2 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Salads & Dressings, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 small grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 3 c arugula
- 1 c microgreens (optional)
- 1/4 c red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tsp. jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
Instructions
- This salad does not have a separate dressing that you drizzle over the salad after you prepare it. All of the ingredients work together and you build flavor as you go.
- We recommend that you add all of the ingredients (except the avocado) to a big salad bowl and toss gently to combine. After that, you can add in the avocado and mix gently so as not to turn the avocado cubes into mush. Serve and enjoy.
