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Day 1:🥣 🥗 Day 1 Power Combo: Nourish & Reset

 Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup + Rainbow Salad Jar with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
✨ Simple, cozy, and full of life-giving nutrients—your energy-boosting duo for any day of the week!

🌟 Why This Combo Works

This meal is your Choose-Your-Own-Energy-Adventure in a bowl and a jar. Whether you prep both or just one today, you’re giving your body:

💚 Fiber to fuel digestion
💪 Plant-based protein to power your cells
🔥 Anti-inflammatory spices & greens for healing
⚡ Complex carbs for steady, sustained energy
💧 Hydration from high-water content veggies

These two recipes work together to nourish you deeply—while still being easy, fridge-friendly, and no-stress. 💫

🥣 Creamy Curried Cauliflower & Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut or olive oil (optional)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground)

• 1 tbsp curry powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• 1 sweet potato, peeled & chopped

• 1 small head cauliflower, chopped

• 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)

• 4–6 cups vegetable broth or water

• 1 can (400 mL) full-fat coconut milk (add in last 5 min for freshest flavor)

• 1/2–1 cup frozen green peas (add in last 10 min)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Handful of spinach or frozen kale (optional)

• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except lemon juice, greens, coconut milk, and peas to a large pot.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25–30 min until veggies & lentils are soft.

3. Add peas and coconut milk, simmer 5 more minutes.

4. Stir in lemon juice and optional greens.

5. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

🥗 Rainbow Crunch Salad with Roasted Cashews + Zesty Maple-Dijon Dressing

Salad (1 large jar or bowl)

• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

• 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage

• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or sliced

• 1/2 cup broccoli or cauliflower florets

• 2 tbsp roasted cashews (for richness + crunch)

• 1–2 cups leafy greens (spring mix, kale, or spinach)

• Optional: 1/4 cup chickpeas or black beans for added protein

• Optional: 1 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Dressing (Shake-in-a-Jar Style)

• 3 tbsp flax oil or extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 small clove garlic, finely minced or grated

• Salt & pepper to taste

🌀 Instructions:

1. Add all dressing ingredients to a small mason jar.

2. Shake vigorously until well combined.

3. To build your salad in a jar:
   🥄 Start with dressing → crunchy veggies → cashews → greens on top.

4. When ready to eat, shake or pour into a bowl, mix, and enjoy!

💚 Why It Works with the Soup:

• The roasted cashews echo the warmth and creaminess of the curried soup

• The cabbage and carrots add crunchy contrast to the soft lentils and cauliflower

• The maple-Dijon dressing gives a sweet-tangy brightness that balances the curry spices

🧠 Nutritional Highlights

✅ Red Lentils – High in plant protein, iron, and fiber
✅ Cauliflower & Cabbage – Cruciferous detoxifiers for hormone balance & liver support
✅ Spices (Curry, Ginger, Garlic) – Fight inflammation, boost immunity, and rev up digestion
✅ Sweet Potato & Peas – Complex carbs for stable energy
✅ Leafy Greens & Seeds – Packed with magnesium, folate, and healthy fats for mood + focus
✅ Coconut Milk – Nourishing healthy fats that make this soup oh-so-satisfying

🧪 Make It Your Own: Options to Try

💡 Swap sweet potato for carrots or butternut squash
💡 Add frozen corn, zucchini, or green beans to the soup
💡 Make the salad creamy: add avocado or a spoon of hummus on top
💡 Try the soup over cooked brown rice or quinoa for extra heartiness
💡 Prefer crunch? Add roasted chickpeas or sunflower seeds just before serving

🛍 Pro Tip:

Make double and stash in mason jars—this combo lasts 4–5 days in the fridge and keeps you winning all week. 🫙✨