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Purple Power Salad

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Purple Power Salad

11 September, 2025

A vibrant spring salad bursting with liver-loving herbs, spices, and seasonal goodness—refreshing, nourishing, and beautifully simple to make.

SERVES 2
GLUTEN-FREE | VEGAN

Spring is the perfect time to lighten up—both in spirit and on your plate. This vibrant salad is more than just a feast for the eyes—it's thoughtfully crafted to support digestion, metabolism, and natural detoxification, making it an ideal seasonal staple.

The ingredients work synergistically to promote internal balance and energy. While rooted in holistic principles that honour the body’s constitution and rhythm, this recipe speaks to anyone seeking a little more clarity, vitality, and nourishment from their meals.

Don't be fooled by its simplicity. This fresh, flavourful salad packs a powerful nutritional punch with detoxifying herbs, liver-supportive spices, and immune-loving superfoods. It’s perfect as a main or side—and even better when enjoyed outside in the spring sunshine.

Ingredients

¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced
½ cup pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 bunch mint, roughly chopped

Dressing

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or flaxseed oil)
½ orange, zest and juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Add the red cabbage, parsley, and mint to a mixing bowl.
  2. In a small jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake well.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently with your hands to combine.
  4. Enjoy solo, or pair with grilled fish, lentil patties, or organic chicken for a more filling meal.