White Bean and Kale Salad

This Easy White Bean and Kale Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish.

Made with avocado and sunflower seeds and then tossed in a maple syrup and lemon vinaigrette dressing, this vegan salad is flavorful and filling.

What is White Bean and Kale Salad?

White Bean and Kale Salad is a protein packed vegan salad that combines the hearty flavors of beans with the slightly bitter and sweet taste of kale.

I like that this salad is easy to make and easy to customize.

Have you tried my 5 Ingredient Citrus Salad ?

That Vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly salad is made with citrus fruit and pepper. Both this recipe for bean and kale salad that that citrus salad are simple recipes made with healthier ingredients.

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Why we love Kale White Bean Salad.

This recipe features a nutritious and flavorful combination of ingredients. The hearty kale, creamy avocado, and protein-packed white beans add flavor and goodness.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used to make this recipe are easy to find and may already be in your pantry.
• Lemon and Mustard vinaigrette dressing is perfectly balanced with sweet maple syrup.
• Crunchy pepitas and sunflower seeds add texture and a bit of crunch to this recipe.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding quinoa or serving it warm.
• Leftovers taste great the next day as is, on top of a salad, or even when served in a wrap.
• This is a quick and easy salad recipe that packs a nutritious punch!

Ingredients needed to make kale and white bean salad.

• For the dressing: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard, and Maple Syrup.
• Kale. Rinsed and dried with the stems removed before being chopped.
• White Beans. Your beans should be drained and rinsed.
• Avocado. Use a firm avocado that has been diced into pieces.
• Seeds. Pumpkin Seeds and Sunflower Seeds.

Tips for making the best Kale Salad.

Curly kale works great in this recipe. Select kale that is fresh and has good color.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Massaging the kale with your hands is done to soften it up and also to reduce bitterness.
2. Using canned beans works well in this recipe. It is important that your beans are rinsed and drained well so that the liquid stays out of your salad.
3. You can make your vinaigrette dressing ahead of time and store it in your refrigerator. This will help the flavors meld together for better flavor.
4. Taste your dressing and make adjustments as needed for flavor, adding additional maple syrup or lemon juice as needed for example.
5. Not a fan of the seeds? You can easily use nuts, such as chopped walnuts instead.
6. For added goodness you can add spinach leaves or a bit of protein to your salad.

How to make Easy White Bean and Kale Salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Servings- 4 .

1. Prepare. Prepare your ingredients as indicated. This includes draining and rinsing your beans.
2. Dressing. To make the dressing, place the ingredients into a jar or bowl and use a whisk to combine them together. You can place the dressing into your refrigerator to chill while you work.
3. Kale. Place your kale into a large bowl, such as a large salad bowl. Use your hands to gently massage the kale with your hands until softened (about two to three minutes).
4. Beans. Add the beans to your salad and toss the ingredients to combined.
5. Dressing. Pour half of the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss.
6. Avocado. Add the avocado to the bowl along with the seeds. Toss the ingredients again.
7. Serve. Toss the ingredients with the remaining dressing and serve.

Expert Tip 👉 Avoid massaging the kale more than three minutes as doing so can make it mushy.

How to store bean and kale salad.

It is best to store this salad without tossing it in the dressing first. Kale salad should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. When properly stored, it should keep for up to four days.

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• Whipped Feta and Garlic Dip
• Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe
• Basil and Garlic Dipping Oil (for bread)
• Savory and Sweet Rosemary Spiced Nuts
• Crispy Smashed BBQ Potatoes (vegan, meddiet)
• Chickpea Spinach Curry Dinner

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Easy White Bean and Kale Salad, is a protein and flavor packed vegan meal or side dish made with avocado and sunflower seeds.

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