Kale and White Bean Salad with Avocado

A flavorful and nutritious kale and white bean salad that's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. This salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner and even non-kale lovers will enjoy it.

By @thecarolinalifestyle

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Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lemon juiced
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp mustard
• 0.5 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp water
• 0 salt to taste
• 0 black pepper to taste
• 6 cups kale
• 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
• 1 avocado chopped
• 0.33 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 cup hemp seeds
• 3 grilled chicken breast tenders optional, for serving

Instructions

1. MAKE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons of tahini, 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup, 3 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, pour the dressing over 5-6 cups of kale. Massage the dressing into the kale leaves with your hands until the kale is well coated and tender.
3. Add 1 can of drained and rinsed white beans, 1 chopped ripe avocado, 1/3 cup of pumpkin seeds, and 1/4 cup of hemp seeds to the bowl. Toss everything together.
4. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for later. Optionally, top each serving with grilled chicken breast tenders for added protein.