Purple Cabbage & Kale Power Salad

By Dr. Sirisha Potluri

🌿 Packed with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats & vitamin C – this salad is not just food, it’s medicine for your body. Perfect for boosting immunity, lowering oxidized LDL, and helping prevent chronic diseases. 🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – let’s nourish our bodies with colors that heal. 💕

🥗 Ingredients

3–4 cups kale (chopped & massaged with orange juice + pinch of salt) 3 cups purple cabbage (shredded) 1 ½ cups carrots (shredded) ¾ cup edamame (steamed) 4–5 mandarin oranges (peeled) 1 avocado (diced) ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 Tbsp walnuts (crushed) 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

🍊 Dressing

¼ cup fresh orange juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (optional) 1 Tbsp crushed black pepper Pinch of dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Cook quinoa & let cool.

2️⃣ Massage kale with orange juice + salt for 2–3 mins until tender.

3️⃣ Add all veggies, fruits, seeds, avocado & quinoa to a large bowl.

4️⃣ Whisk dressing ingredients, pour over salad & toss well.

5️⃣ Serve fresh & enjoy the crunch + citrus burst! 🌈

✨ Every bite = antioxidants, plant protein, fiber & heart-healthy goodness.

Would you eat this every day? 💭👇

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