Raw Leafy Greens, Cruciferous & Microgreens Plate with Creamy Spinach-Avocado Dressing
This raw keto salad brings together leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, microgreens, avocado, and a creamy spinach-avocado dressing for simple, mineral-rich nourishment.
Raw Cruciferous Greens Plate with Spinach-Avocado Dressing
Sometimes nourishment is not about complexity.
Sometimes it is simply:
fresh greens,
living foods,
mineral-rich ingredients,
and intentional preparation.
This raw ketovore plate combines leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, microgreens, herbs, avocado, and a creamy spinach-avocado dressing into a grounding and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Greens & Vegetables
- 1 handful mixed spring leafy greens
- 1 handful mixed cruciferous microgreens (cabbage, cauliflower, kale)
- 5 oz cauliflower
- 5 oz broccoli
- 5 oz red cabbage
- 5 oz white/green cabbage
- 1 handful baby spinach (for 2 servings)
Minerals, Herbs & Seasoning
- Celtic sea salt
- Himalayan salt
- Generous black pepper
- ½ teaspoon bee pollen
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 finger fresh turmeric
- 1 finger fresh ginger
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
Additional Ingredients
- 1 handful unsalted, unroasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 avocados
- 2 fresh lemons
- 2 key limes
- Olive oil
- 8 oz white vinegar
- Clean spring water
Preparation
Vegetable Soak
- Place all vegetables except the mixed spring leafy greens into a deep bowl.
- Add:
- 2 tablespoons Himalayan salt
- white vinegar
- juice from 1 lemon
- juice from the key limes
- Add the lemon and lime rinds into the bowl.
- Cover contents completely with clean spring water.
- Allow vegetables to soak for approximately 1 hour.
Vegetable Preparation
- Slice the cabbage as desired.
- Cut cauliflower and broccoli into thin slices or small portions.
- Arrange vegetables together with the leafy greens and microgreens.
- Top with pumpkin seeds and fresh garlic.
Spinach-Avocado Dressing
For the creamy spinach-avocado dressing recipe, visit:
Cabbage & Mushroom Mineral Salad with Creamy Avocado-Lime Dressing
Today’s version used:
- fresh spices instead of dried spices,
- lemon instead of key lime,
- which is a creamy avocado-spinach variation.
You can remain flexible and intuitive with the preparation.
Gentle Reflection
The basics of life often live close to us.
Simple food,
fresh ingredients,
minerals,
plants,
light,
water,
movement,
and rhythm
still matter deeply.
Related Reading
- Raw Evening Plates
Gentle raw nourishment ideas focused on simplicity and mineral-rich ingredients. - Cabbage & Mushroom Mineral Salad with Creamy Avocado-Lime Dressing
The original inspiration for the creamy avocado-style dressing used in this recipe. - The Silent Medicine Ketovore Kitchen
A growing collection of simple ketovore and raw evening nourishment ideas. - Conscious Nourishment
Reflections on food, rhythm, embodiment, and intentional living. - Podcast Episode 3: Nutrition as Information, Not Identity
A grounded perspective on food choices without rigid identification.
FAQs
Can I use different greens in this recipe?
Yes. You can adjust the greens and cruciferous vegetables based on preference, season, or availability.
Why soak the vegetables first?
The soaking process can be part of a gentle food preparation rhythm and may help freshen and clean the vegetables before use.
Can I use bottled lemon or lime juice?
Fresh citrus is preferred for flavor and freshness, but you can adapt based on what is available.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes. This particular raw keto plate is fully plant-based.
Can I prepare the dressing ahead of time?
Yes. The spinach-avocado dressing can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for later use.
Can I add protein to this plate?
Yes. You can adapt the plate as desired depending on your nourishment preferences and body rhythm.
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About Dr. Nnenna Ndika
Dr. Nnenna Ndika is an integrative, trauma-informed clinical psychologist (CA/RI) and Doctor of Integrative Medicine (BOIM). Her work bridges neuroscience, somatic regulation, and environmental rhythms—simple, minimalist practices that help the body remember safety and the mind regain quiet strength. Silent Medicine is educational only; it does not replace medical or psychological care. Begin with Start Here or explore Mind-Body Healing.
