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Vibrant kale quinoa salad with avocado, mango, and tomatoes served in a rustic bowl, showcasing healthy ingredients.
Alyssa

Kale, Edamame, and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cup frozen edamame, thawed
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and very finely diced
  • 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • cup diced red onion
  • 1 large mango, pitted and diced
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or agave nectar)
  • 4-6 large basil leaves, very finely diced
  • Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Method
 

  1. First, cook your quinoa: Add quinoa and water to a medium pot and place over high heat; bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer quinoa to a large bowl to cool down.
  2. To make dressing: place olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon, honey (or agave), basil, and salt and pepper in blender. Pulse for 10-15 seconds; set aside.
  3. In large bowl add your kale and pour half of the dressing over. Use clean hands to massage the kale for about 3 minutes or until it breaks down.
  4. Next add in quinoa, edamame, diced onion, and remaining lemon vinaigrette; toss so that the salad is fully coated.
  5. Before serving, toss salad again and add tomatoes, mango and avocado. Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds over the top.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep, picnics, or parties!