It would be impossible to make this dish any more healthy.
Filled with raw, fresh veggies, you would probably ascend into some new level of raw health food heaven if you ate it all in one sitting. Either that or have some serious gas.
When I saw this recipe for a Detox Salad from Angela @ Oh She Glows, I knew I had to make it post-Chilean tour of gluttony. In my version I use her base of cauliflower and broccoli, but added some extra nutrients with kale and mushrooms. I love the meaty earthiness the mushroom adds!
To dress the veggie mix, I used fresh lemon juice and my new Chilean spice blend, merkén. You can read more about it here, but it’s basically a mix of red chilies, coriander, cumin, and salt. Spicy and smokey! The other blend in the pic above is a sea weed flake mix: dulse, laver, and sea lettuce. I picked it up a Whole Foods recently and am addicted to the briny, slightly sweet flakes.
All mixed up it looks like trail mix, hence the name. However, I wouldn’t recommend adding chocolate in this type of trail mix. 
Recipe at the end.
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I finally have workouts to recap! This week I was back on it full-blast. I’m embarking on a new fitness endeavor… after my first leg/glute workout with a trainer on Monday, I was so sore that I could barely walk until Friday. At one point I (slowly) lowered myself to the floor to do push ups, gave up at 40, and then just laid there in downward dog for a sold half hour. More this new punishment journey tomorrow!
Today I am sore from playing 4 softball games in 90 degree weather. I drank 150 oz of water and I STILL had a headache until bedtime. At least I my socks looked cool.
Workout Recap (6/18- 6/24):
- Monday – Ab Ripper X, Legs/Glutes (w/ trainer), 40 push-ups
- Tuesday – Tris/Chest, 1.5 mile walk, 100 push-ups
- Wednesday – Shoulders, 3 mile walk, 100 push-ups
- Thursday – Biceps, 3.5 mile walk, 100 push-ups
- Friday – Back/Tris (w/ trainer), 2.5 mile walk
- Saturday – Butt/Shoulders, 20 min bike ride
- Sunday – 4 softball games
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Ultimate Veggie Trail Mix
- 1 small head broccoli, stems removed
- 1/2 small head cauliflower, stems removed
- 1 large carrot, shredded or finely chopped
- 2 large kale leaves, finely chopped
- 5-6 baby bella mushrooms, diced
- 2 T red onion, minced
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 T fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/4 C fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp merkén (or mix of smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, and salt)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Dulse or lavar flakes (optional)
- 4-5 drops NuNaturals orange liquid stevia (or other sweetener, to taste)
- S&P, to taste
In a Vitamix or food processor, process the broccoli until fine. Place in a large bowl. Repeat with cauliflower, then with carrots.
Stir in kale, mushrooms, onion, pumpkin seeds, and rosemary.
In small bowl, stir together lemon juice and seasonings to taste. Pour over salad and mix well. Allow to marinate at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes ~5 cups.
Approximate nutritionals: 94 calories, 5.9g fat, 8g carbohydrates, 2.7g fiber, 2.6g sugar, 5.1g protein.
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I brought this trail mix to the ball field for lunch. Amazingly, people didn’t stare. They must have been too busy having heat strokes.
Have you made any good blogger recipes lately?
What was the highlight of your weekend?
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Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
June 25, 2012 at 7:47 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That looks amazing.
But you would NOT want to be around me after I consumed it. [And I wouldn't be able to stop myself.]
I want that Chilean spice blend! I’m going to have to google recipes to make my own. It could be the next Ras al Hanout!
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I don’t think it would be hard. The smoked chilis are a must. The discovery of that ras al hanout was great, right? I need to make some more of that…
lindsay
June 25, 2012 at 8:01 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
ohh i like this kind of mix! and the leg glute workout, ya, been there. It’s like your butt is so sore you can barely sit on the toilet. haha.
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I was right there! In order to go, I had to grab the counter and lower myself slowwwwwly. Not fun in the middle of the night!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers
June 25, 2012 at 8:03 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m eager to hear about your fitness journey… if that’s what you really want to call it.
janet @ the taste space
June 25, 2012 at 8:04 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love the socks. Love the salad. Looks delicious!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List
June 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
better wear those socks to Heather’s on Saturday!
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! I’ll consider it.
Lee
June 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
4 softball games in this heat?! I walked Murphy around the block and thought I was going to pass out.
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 9:57 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I WANTED to pass out.
Alex @ therunwithin
June 25, 2012 at 8:32 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That looks so good! so good!
Meister, Running While Smiling
June 25, 2012 at 8:45 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That looks awesome, and so does the Detox salad you linked to! (I love “Oh She Glows.”) Since I just got a new food processor, I’m going nuts with the thing. So begins the summer of little-to-no oven lovin’!
Blog recipes are always great inspiration, so I appreciate you posting yours here. On my cooking blog, The Nervous Cook, today I just posted a new 1-ingredient iced cream for the summer: Baked sweet potato! Delicious.
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you! Sweet potatos are a favorite of mine – I make “sweet potato pie” smoothies all the time, and have a sweet potato peanut butter ice cream that is my summer go-to: http://www.sprint2thetable.com/2012/03/sweet-potato-pb-ice-cream/
Julie and Brit @twosaucysisters.wordpress.com
June 25, 2012 at 9:11 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We always wonder what people will say when we a)pack ourselves a lunch somewhere and b)that lunch is a salad. For some reason we expect them to think it weird, but more often than not they take one look at our awesome salad and say “Oh my god that looks good!”. Always makes us laugh!
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I find the same thing to be true! People just don’t think to BYOS (bring your own salad) I suppose. It’s way better than fast food burgers!
Julie and Brit @twosaucysisters.wordpress.com
June 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes! That is 100% true!
Cait's Plate
June 25, 2012 at 10:50 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I LOVE your socks. LOVE.
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
June 25, 2012 at 11:04 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
oOOhhh sounds yummy!! I also love your socks!!!
Jed Gray (sportsglutton)
June 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Those are super star softball player socks.
Highlight of the weekend??? How about camping at 8000 feet, hiking, sitting in a river and enjoying food/libation gluttony 101.
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:27 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That does sound awesome! Did you make s’mores too?
Laura
June 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Curious to hear more about your new fitness endeavor… sounds like a painful (though productive) session! Your salad looks awesome. I love that you took it with you to the ball field!
Heather @ Better With Veggies
June 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I made several good blogger recipes yesterday – always great for last-minute planning.
Everything was gobbled up by the end of a few hours, so that sounds like success.
I want this salad NOW!!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:28 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ohhhh… you must send me the best ones.
Kailey
June 25, 2012 at 3:43 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
as long as the mix has broccoli & caulifower – I am down
Those are probably my two favorite veggies. Right now I am loving pinterest for lunch creations!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:29 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mine too! Especially raw.
Rachel@MyNaturallyFrugalFamily
June 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Your right the socks are indeed awesome and I guessing it was this incredibly healthy lunch that pulled you through all of the games (and unless you were playing with complete strangers I am sure they are WELL aware of your foodie ways).
I will have to give this veggie mix a try and I am crazy about kale.
I don’t know if my weekend had a highlight, but it sure didn’t have any low points so that is a plus (just tryng not to expire in this heat).
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:30 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
No low point sounds like a success to me! hat and the fact that you avoided expiration.
Cucina49
June 25, 2012 at 4:20 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This looks like it has great texture–though I’ve never eaten kale raw. It’s salad season for sure!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It was! The lemon softens the kale a bit so it’s not too chewy.
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning
June 25, 2012 at 4:36 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The veggie trail mix sounds awesome! And girl, you need a REST DAY!! You’re going to wear yourself out (or get hurt!)
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:33 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Well, my new plan has Sunday as a rest day… but it’s overlapping with the end of softball season. One more weekend and I’ll rest!
Rande McDaniel @ The Vegetable Centric Kitchen
June 25, 2012 at 7:04 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Veggie trail mix! Fantastic!!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:33 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I wish I could bring you some – you’d love it!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
June 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Another great idea Laura, your recipes, oh gawddd love em!
You sure deserve a rest, you have been working hard but nice workouts!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you!!! I do have a Sunday rest day built in… and it will take place as soon as Sunday softball seasons ends. LOL!
Heather @ girlyeverafter
June 25, 2012 at 10:08 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I get heat headaches so easy. I have to have some type of electrolyte mixed in or I’m out of it for a while. I once had a headache that lasted 2 days, it was awful so I can feel your pain. Cute socks though!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 12:37 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ouch! I typically take a few motrin before i even go out, but I forgot this time. Doh.
Meg
June 26, 2012 at 12:41 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mmmm looks so good Laura! It’s so interesting that you used NuNaturals!!!! So cool! I will have to try that babe!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you! I love using NuNaturals to add just a touch of sweet o things. For savory meals, just 2-3 drops will do the trick!
Choc Chip Uru
June 26, 2012 at 4:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
A healthy and super tasty salad which is sided with a fabulous work out routine
Well done my friend, I love it!
Cheers
CCU
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
June 26, 2012 at 8:56 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
4 softball games?! Exhausting!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The heat was more exhausting than the games!
RavieNomNoms
June 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Wow, that is just about as healthy as you can get huh? I love kale. So delicious. I love how you did this too, totally going to try it!
Laura
June 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! I love that it’s still filling even though it’s a salad.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
June 26, 2012 at 9:16 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Veggie trail mix! This is such a great idea!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife
June 26, 2012 at 9:37 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I forget that headaches are a sign of dehydration – I need to remember that – it’s the one thing that’s been killing my weekends lately!
Love this salad – I need a detox so bad right now- I want to combine all of your post-trip methods!
beti
June 28, 2012 at 1:55 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
such a great and healthy alternative!
janet @ the taste space
January 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ah yes, thanks for the link. Another spoon on the detox salad with no similarity to trail mix.