This salad is chock-full of ingredients to support your system as you cleanse. Fiber from asparagus supports digestion and healthy fats from avocado help you better absorb the nutrients this tangy salad has to offer.

Asparagus Basil Salad

Adapted from Elena’s Pantry
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces, trim off fibrous ends
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes
• 1 cup sliced basil leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp celtic sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Steam asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender
2. Place asparagus, tomatoes, avocado, and basil in a large bowl
3. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice and mustard
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve