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Shredded Rainbow Salad with Lemony Avocado Dressing

A colorful and healthy shredded rainbow salad dressed with lemony avocado dressing from the new cookbook from Cupcakes and Kale's, Greens 24/7
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

Salad

  • ½ small red cabbage
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 –4 kale leaves stems removed
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 cup (150 g) shelled frozen edamame
  • 3 tablespoons shelled hemp seeds

Lemony Avocado Dressing

  • 1 small avocado
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Shred or grate all the vegetables either by hand or using a food processor fitted with the grating blade.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook the edamame in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and rinse in cool water to stop the cooking process.
  • Combine all the shredded vegetables in a large bowl along with the edamame and 2 tablespoons hemp hearts.
  • For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until silky smooth.
  • Add the lemony avocado dressing to the vegetables and toss well. Store any leftover dressing in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Garnish with the last tablespoon of hemp seeds. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6440IU | Vitamin C: 73.1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3.7mg