Carrot Cleansing Salad

Spring is in full swing, and if you’re looking for a way to refresh your diet with some seasonally delicious foods that also happen to come with some powerful immune and detox-boosting benefits, we have a super simple shredded carrot salad for you. 

Now is the ideal time to take a look at one of the best ways to support a robust immune system — which happens to be clean and wholesome eating. The immune system relies heavily on proper nourishment, and the research is clear that consuming a whole foods diet helps set the foundation for overall health. Proper nutrition allows our immune systems to function at their best and allows our natural detox system to flow as it should. (1)

In this grated carrot salad, we have mixed together a handful of potent and delicious ingredients that are easy to find to provide you with a simple side dish or nourishing snack to support overall health. 

Carrot Salad Ingredients That Boost Immunity & Support Detox:

• Carrots: Shredded carrots are the highlight of this cleansing salad recipe. Carrots are rich in carotenoids, which are loaded with antioxidant properties to help reduce the risk of chronic disease. (2) Carotenoids have been found to be best absorbed when paired with a healthy fat, so we have added olive oil to this shredded carrot salad, making it easier for you to reap all the health benefits this colorful veggie has to offer. (3) 

• Lemon Juice: Sipping on lemon juice or adding freshly squeezed lemon to a mug of hot tea is a popular natural remedy during cold and flu season. This is because lemons are naturally rich in vitamin C, an important vitamin for supporting a strong immune response. Vitamin C helps ward off pathogens by supporting epithelial barrier function. (4) Vitamin C in supplemental form has also been shown to prevent, as well as treat, respiratory infections, while also supporting detoxification, giving us good reason to make sure we are getting enough. (5, 6)

• Ginger: While most commonly known as a natural remedy to help support digestive health, ginger has long been used to help fight off colds, and research has shown that ginger may help support immunity. (7, 8) Finding ways to get some ginger into your diet, like through this cleansing carrot salad, is a great way to show your immune system some love, while also adding a punch of flavor. 

Here’s how to make this simple shredded carrot salad. 

Serves: 2 (Click here to print!)

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded carrots

2 tsp. olive oil (love this quality brand here)

Juice from ½ lemon

¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. ground ginger

Pinch of sea salt

2 pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped

2 tbsp. chopped cashews

Step 1: Start by washing your carrots and pat dry. Grate and set aside. 

Step 2: Combine the shredded carrots and olive oil.

Step 3: Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Toss to combine. 

Step 4: Fold in the chopped dates and cashews and mix well. 

Step 5: Split into two servings and enjoy right away! 

We invite you to give this simple recipe a try as a way to include seasonally delicious produce into your diet this spring, while also giving your body and immune system a boost! 

If you make this shredded carrot salad, let us know what you think in the comments below! 

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Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of clients over her career since 2004. She is the founder Functional Detox Products, a supplement line for detox plus everyday support.

Check out her easy 5-Day DIY Detox Guide here!