Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad

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

Resource: Healthline.com

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
• 1/4 cup pure avocado oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 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 & 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.
• The vinaigrette will last in the refrigerator for about four days, so make extra! It’s so yummy!

WANT MORE?

If you like this salad recipe, you’re going to want these recipes:

• Seared Tuna Salad with Miso Dressing
• Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad
• Spicy Kale and Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
• Asian Slaw with Nuoc Cham Dressing

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Avocado-Edamame Kale Salad

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• Author: Asian Caucasian
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 10 min
• Yield: 2 1x
• Category: Salads
• Method: No-cook
• Cuisine: Asian-Fusion

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Description

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!

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Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups baby kale
• 1/2 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
• 1/4 cup pure avocado oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Divide the baby kale greens into two salad bowls. Fold in the edamame, avocados, and rainbow radishes.
2. Gently toss with the lime vinaigrette. Garnish with black sesame seeds.

To make the lime vinaigrette:

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.

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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!

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