7. Green Monster Detox Salad
The Skinny: 347 calories, 21.5 g fat, 37.9 g carbs, 13.7 g fiber, 12.7 g sugar and 11.2 g protein per serving
Cruciferous vegetables, which Doerfler says we should get at least three to four servings of each week, are the stars of this dish. Together, green cabbage and broccoli offer heart- and gut- healthy fiber, as well as compounds that have been linked to a lower risk of cancer. But that’s not all the green that this salad brings to the table. Celery and cucumbers also carry some added crunch as well as hydration.
8. Cleansing Spring Salad Recipe
The Skinny: 185 calories, 12 g fat, 20 g carbs, 6.4 g sugar, 6 g fiber and 3 g protein per 2-cup serving
With their earthy flavor and luscious texture, beets are a great way to add some heft to salads in addition to health benefits such as inflammation- and cancer- fighting properties. If you can find them in your local grocery store, spring for the microgreens over their normal-sized cousins — studies have shown that some microgreens can contain up to 40 times more nutrients than more mature versions.