Can you feel it? It's practically spring! I'm so over this extremely wet winter we had here and ready to move on to brighter happenings, like this gorgeous Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad! The tangy cilantro-lime vinaigrette puts this salad over the top!
Look how vibrant this Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad is! It takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
Chunks of ripe avocados truly shine in this tasty salad. Nutrient-rich avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, so eat up!
Baby kale is the base for this healthy salad. Of all the super healthy greens, kale is king!
10 healthy benefits of kale
- Kale Is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet
- Kale is loaded with powerful antioxidants
- Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin C
- Kale can help lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease
- Kale is one of the world's best sources of Vitamin K
- There are numerous cancer-fighting substances in kale
- Kale is very high in beta-carotene
- Kale is a good source of minerals, which most people don't get enough of
- Kale has powerful nutrients that protect the eyes
- Kale should be able to help you lose weight
The tangy cilantro-lime vinaigrette puts this salad over the top! Just a few ingredients make this Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad come together.
Ingredients for the lime vinaigrette:
This zesty lime vinaigrette is so easy to make. Just whisk together all of these simple ingredients below.
- 2 limes, juiced
- ¼ cup pure avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
This Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad has "spring" written all over it. But you can enjoy this salad all year round.
Tips and tricks
- I used baby kale in this salad because it soaks up the vinaigrette very quickly. Feel free to use whatever greens you have on hand.
- If you can't find rainbow radishes, you can always substitute it for red radishes. It's all good!
- You can always throw on some sunflower seeds, or nuts, for more texture.
- This vinaigrette will last in the refrigerator for about four days, so make extra! It's so yummy!
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- Seared Tuna Salad with Miso Dressing
- Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad
- Spicy Kale and Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad
This super healthy Avocado and Edamame Kale Salad is full of flavor, easy to make, vegan, and gluten-free. The tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette puts this salad over the top!
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups baby kale
- ½ cup shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 2 small avocados, cut into chunks
- 1 small rainbow radish, sliced into thin strips
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
For the lime vinaigrette:
- 2 limes, juiced
- ¼ cup pure avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Divide the baby kale greens into two salad bowls. Fold in the edamame, avocados, and rainbow radishes.
- Gently toss with the lime vinaigrette. Garnish with black sesame seeds.
To make the lime vinaigrette:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
Notes
- I used baby kale in this salad because it soaks up the vinaigrette very quickly. Feel free to use whatever greens you have on hand.
- If you can't find rainbow radishes, you can always substitute it for red radishes. It's all good!
- You can always throw on some sunflower seeds, or nuts, for more texture.
- The vinaigrette will last in the refrigerator for about four days, so make extra! It's so yummy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Sodium: 313.1 mg
- Fat: 41.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: kale avocado salad, kale salad recipes, gluten-free kale salad, healthy edamame salad, edamame salad with cilantro lime dressing
April says
What a pretty vibrant salad! I've never had edamame before but I would love to try it out using your recipe!
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Asian Caucasian says
Oh, you must! Edamame will rock your world!
Lathiya says
I really love simple yet delicious recipes with minimal ingredients. This salad sounds great and I loved the lime vinaigrette
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Asian Caucasian says
Thank you! It's so easy to prepare, and the vinaigrette puts this salad over the top!
Jacque Hastert says
Loaded with power foods! I could eat this salad every single day for lunch or dinner.
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Asian Caucasian says
I think I could too! Glad you like it!
Alexis says
Love this salad, it is so amazing! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us with your dishes.
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Asian Caucasian says
Super healthy! Happy to share!
Ramona says
This salad looks so healthy and so appetising too. I definitely like the combination and it’s very easy to make - recipe saved 😋
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Asian Caucasian says
You can really creative with this salad! It's the lime vinaigrette that makes this salad SO good!
Jacqui DeBono says
I have my radishes planted, cannot wait for Spring! Avocado is my go-to for breakfast at the minute, but I have had enough of it on toast, so I am going to switch it up and use it for this salad instead!
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Asian Caucasian says
I say avocados on everything! Love it on toast too! Hope you enjoy this salad. 🙂
Stine Mari says
The rainbow radish really makes this beautiful salad pop! I love all the greens too, so fresh and perfect for Spring!
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Asian Caucasian says
Thank you, Stine! I like to get creative with this salad and add in lots of different veggies!
Marta says
I don't see enough recipes that include edamame, so this is definitely going into my meal rotation!
Asian Caucasian says
I love using edamame in my salads. So healthy and provide a nice texture!
Jere Cassidy says
Baby kale is the way to go. I love this green salad and the lime vinaigrette is the perfect topping.
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Asian Caucasian says
I used the leftover lime vinaigrette over and over again! Good on top of so many salads!
Colleen says
This is a perfect spring salad. I love the rainbow radish touch, and I can't wait to make it this week.
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Asian Caucasian says
Great! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!