Detoxifying Cucumber Avocado Salad Recipe
Sometimes, the most delightful dishes are the simplest—and they come packed with more than just flavor! Meet the Cucumber Avocado Salad, a fresh and creamy combination that’s not only delicious but also overflowing with detoxifying superfoods to support your body’s natural cleansing processes.
Why This Salad Loves Your Body:
- Avocado: A creamy powerhouse rich in glutathione, an antioxidant that helps combat free radicals—essential during Phase 1 of liver detoxification.
- Cucumber: Hydrating and refreshing, cucumbers help flush out toxins by boosting your urine production (thank you, high water content!).
- Cilantro & Parsley: These herbs pack a detoxifying punch with chlorophyll, aiding the body in clearing heavy metals and other unwanted compounds.
- Lime: Beyond its zesty tang, lime juice contains d-limonene, a compound known to enhance liver detoxification enzymes.
- 2 medium cucumbers sliced or diced
- 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and chopped into cubes
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves chopped
- 3 Tbs of fresh chives or red onion finely sliced
- 1 fresh garlic clove finely grated or minced
- 2 small fresh limes zest of 1, juice of both
- 1 Tbsp high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl, stir well, and adjust seasoning/herbs to taste, enjoy immediately.<1g P / 16g F / <1g C (per serving)*Keep in mind non-starchy veggies are unlimited, so cucumber, herbs etc don't count
Cucumber Avocado Salad
With this vibrant medley of nutrient-rich ingredients, these fresh foods combined are not only delicious but detoxifying too!Personalize your detox plan
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Tip: Mint is also delicious in place of the cilantro/parsley! Add in a can of rinsed/drained garbanzo beans or serve along with some chicken or white fish for an easy balanced meal idea.
