Whole 30 Paleo compliant Detox Salad

 Hi!  I don't know if I was overly hungry but I couldn't stop eating this salad.  This recipe claims to be a detox salad because of the ingredients and I will share with you my adaptation of the original recipe found at DetoxDIY (get it?  Detox D-I-Y? funny).  So what attracted me to this salad it's portability.  I liked that they were all crunchy pieces that could take a beating in a container and still taste fresh.  I did skip the dressing, mainly because I am on the Whole 30 Program and I wanted to stay compliant.  The only ingredient that I would not recommend making prior to consumption is the mixing in the avocado.  I am not a huge fan of avocado mixed into a salad. I think it loses it's composition and starts to spread itself onto everything else and I don't like that.  Avocado in guacamole is different, because it is a spread.  So, let's get to it! 

The What's:

• 1 small broccoli head, cut in small florets
• ¼ small red cabbage head, finely diced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced (I don't like raw onions so I omitted)
• 1 avocado, peeled and cut in cubes
• To garnish: toasted almonds and chia seeds

The How's:

Prepare everything as listed in the ingredient section and mix all together. I added cherry tomatoes quartered and left out the avocado until I dressed the salad.  I skipped the dressing portion and used the juice of a lemon, salt and light olive oil as my dressing.  Once dressed, I added in the almonds, chia seeds and avocado.  I lightly tossed these together and serve.  I ate and I ate and I ate.  Pretty guilt-free too I may add!

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

It's a Monday and meatless or not in your house, 

here is a great side dish that can quickly become an entree. 

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli 

Yum! 

Today we have Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and while it is simple in recipe, it's just as tasty.

Simple:

4-5 Broccoli Crowns, or as many as your family will eat
1/2 C Egg Whites
Tamari Sauce
Parmesan Cheese, the fresh kind

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  Cover your baking sheet in parchment paper.   Cut and clean your broccoli.  Place broccoli in a large mixing bowl. Pour egg whites over the broccoli.  This doesn't turn your broccoli white like a scrambled egg, but it helps the seasoning stick to the vegetable.  Add two Tablespoons of Tamari Sauce, and grate fresh cheese into the bowl and toss.  Place all of the broccoli onto the parchment lined baking sheet.  You know your own taste and preferences so don't hesitate to add pepper, or chili pepper flakes or heck, more cheese!

Cook for 15 minutes then flip them over.  Let cook for another five minutes then remove from oven.  Add a little more grated cheese and serve hot.

I really hope you try this.  I wouldn't steer you in the wrong direction on this gluten-free side dish.