Author Notes
A spicy salad in a glass, this one will get you rolling! Don’t be afraid of the onion and liquid aminos—they add a dramatic, magical middle note. With alkalizing vitamins and minerals, and cayenne to stimulate circulation
and boost the detox, this is the ultimate jump-start to your day. —Tess Masters
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Ingredients
- For the smoothie:
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1/4 cup
(180 milliliters) coconut water or water
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1 cup
(37 grams) chopped romaine lettuce
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1
medium tomato, chopped
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1
medium carrot, diced
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1
medium cucumber, chopped
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1
medium avocado, pitted and peeled
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1
lime, peeled and halved
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1
clove garlic, peeled
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3/4 teaspoon
natural salt, plus more to taste
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1 pinch
cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 cups
(190 grams) ice cubes
- Optional boosters:
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1 tablespoon
cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon
chopped red onion
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1 teaspoon
Bragg liquid aminos
Directions
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Throw all of the ingredients (except the ice cubes) into your blender and blast on high for about 1 minute, until smooth. Add more salt to taste, then add the ice cubes and blast for 10 to 20 seconds more, until well combined.
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