Cleansing Beet Salad

Written By Nicole Thompson

This simple, refreshing salad helps you cool and clear heat from the body while gently supporting detox pathways—especially the liver and digestive system. Beets are known in Ayurveda for their ability to purify the blood, while ginger and lemon aid in digestion and keep things moving as we begin to shift toward the slower energy of Fall.

 

Serves 2–3 as a side dish

Ingredients

  • 2 medium raw red beets, peeled and finely shaved or julienned

  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 small handful fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1–2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (lightly toasted or even sprouted, optional)

  • Pinch of celtic sea salt or himalayan sea salt

  • Drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shaved beets, ginger, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest.

  • Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil, and toss well to coat.

  • Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle and soften the beets slightly.

  • Top with pumpkin seeds just before serving for a light crunch and added mineral support.

Why This Salad is Perfect for August (or any other time you’re looking for liver support & cleansing for the body)

In late summer, the body starts to accumulate heat —especially in the liver, skin, and sometimes even in the mind. Beets and cilantro offer a cooling, cleansing effect, while lemon and ginger kick up the digestion just a little without overheating. As we prepare to enter Fall, supporting the liver and lymph helps the body shift into a cooler place with more ease.

This salad is also hydrating, blood-building, and incredibly easy to digest—making it a fan favorite as we transition seasons.

Nicole Thompson
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