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Kale and White Bean Salad

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A vibrant, nutrient-packed salad that balances fresh kale, creamy white beans, and zesty lemon, perfect for light lunches or hearty dinners.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon quality olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 2½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 5½ cups curly kale (stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 2½ tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1½ tablespoons hemp seeds
  • Quality olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Massage the Kale with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt until softened.
  3. Combine the kale with the cannellini beans, avocado, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Toss gently.
  4. Dress the salad with the prepared vinaigrette until well-coated.
  5. Add hemp seeds, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Notes

Add variations such as cherry tomatoes or quinoa for a Mediterranean twist.

Nutrition

Keywords: salad, kale, white beans, healthy, vegetarian

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