The Best Kale and Avocado Salad

The Best Kale and Avocado Salad! Creamy avocado, white beans, optional fennel, and crunchy seeds with a sweet honey mustard dressing. This salad actually tastes better once the leaves have marinated in the dressing for a bit, making it great for healthy meal prep. Inspired by the Kale White Bean salad at Erewhon Market of Los Angeles.

How To MakeDiet Type: Classic

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

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Salad

1 bunch kale
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 avocados, diced
1 small fennel bulb, diced (optional)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
33333333/100000000 cup hemp seeds Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and dry the kale. Remove the hard stems, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place the leaves in a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Step 3: Pour a splash of the dressing into the bowl with the kale and massage it into the leaves with your hand. As you massage, the leaves will soften and lose volume. Continue massaging for 15 to 30 seconds. Note: even if preparing this meal ahead of time, do not skip this step of massaging the leaves. This heartier salad will not get soggy and the massaging actually helps to soften the leaves and make it more digestible.
Step 4: Add the optional fennel, avocado, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and beans. Toss to combine. Add additional dressing to taste.
Serve: Enjoy. This is great alongside Herb-Marinated Baked Chicken.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 528			DAILY VALUE %
Total Carbohydrate 44g	15%	Net Carbohydrate 24g
Protein 22g	44%	Total Fat 32g	49%
Fiber 20g	80%	Potassium 1018mg	29%
Vitamin A	206%	Vitamin C	117%
Calcium	23%	Iron	31%

Nutritional information suggested is for 1 serving, tossed and equally divided with half of the dressing.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This could very well be my favorite kale salad of all time, which is quite a lofty statement considering how many kale salads I have enjoyed in my lifetime. This one has a crave-worthy combination of creamy avocado, white beans, and crunchy seeds, all tossed with a sweet mustardy dressing. The raw fennel is optional, though highly recommended if you're a fellow fennel fan. Whether you're preparing this for now or as part of a meal prep, be sure to massage the greens as instructed for best results. Since kale is a robust green, it will stand up well to the dressing and actually tastes better once the leaves have marinated in the dressing. This recipe is inspired by the delicious Kale White Bean salad at Erewhon Market of Los Angeles.

How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

Shopping List

Salad

1 bunch kale
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 avocados, diced
1 small fennel bulb, diced (optional)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
33333333/100000000 cup hemp seeds Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and dry the kale. Remove the hard stems, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place the leaves in a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Step 3: Pour a splash of the dressing into the bowl with the kale and massage it into the leaves with your hand. As you massage, the leaves will soften and lose volume. Continue massaging for 15 to 30 seconds. Note: even if preparing this meal ahead of time, do not skip this step of massaging the leaves. This heartier salad will not get soggy and the massaging actually helps to soften the leaves and make it more digestible.
Step 4: Add the optional fennel, avocado, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and beans. Toss to combine. Add additional dressing to taste.
Serve: Enjoy. This is great alongside Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 518			DAILY VALUE %
Total Carbohydrate 43g	14%	Net Carbohydrate 23g
Protein 22g	44%	Total Fat 31g	48%
Fiber 20g	80%	Potassium 1014mg	29%
Vitamin A	206%	Vitamin C	117%
Calcium	23%	Iron	31%

Nutritional information suggested is for 1 serving, tossed and equally divided with half of the dressing.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This could very well be my favorite kale salad of all time, which is quite a lofty statement considering how many kale salads I have enjoyed in my lifetime. This one has a crave-worthy combination of creamy avocado, fennel, and crunchy seeds, all tossed with a sweet honey-mustard dressing. Whether you're preparing this for now or as part of a meal prep, be sure to massage the greens as instructed for best results. Since kale is a robust green, it will stand up well to the dressing and actually tastes better once the leaves have marinated in the dressing. This recipe is inspired by the delicious Kale White Bean salad at Erewhon Market of Los Angeles.

How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

Shopping List

Salad

1 bunch kale
2 avocados, diced
1 small fennel bulb, diced
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
33333333/100000000 cup hemp seeds Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and dry the kale. Remove the hard stems, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place the leaves in a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Step 3: Pour a splash of the dressing into the bowl with the kale and massage it into the leaves with your hand. As you massage, the leaves will soften and lose volume. Continue massaging for 15 to 30 seconds. Note: even if preparing this meal ahead of time, do not skip this step of massaging the leaves. This heartier salad will not get soggy and the massaging actually helps to soften the leaves and make it more digestible.
Step 4: Add the fennel, avocado, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Toss to combine. Add additional dressing to taste.
Serve: Enjoy. This is great alongside Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 423			DAILY VALUE %
Total Carbohydrate 25g	8%	Net Carbohydrate 14g
Protein 15g	30%	Total Fat 32g	49%
Fiber 11g	45%	Potassium 1018mg	29%
Vitamin A	206%	Vitamin C	117%
Calcium	14%	Iron	23%

Nutritional information suggested is for 1 serving, tossed and equally divided with half of the dressing.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This could very well be my favorite kale salad of all time, which is quite a lofty statement considering how many kale salads I have enjoyed in my lifetime. This one has a crave-worthy combination of creamy avocado, fennel, and crunchy seeds, all tossed with a sweet mustardy dressing. Whether you're preparing this for now or as part of a meal prep, be sure to massage the greens as instructed for best results. Since kale is a robust green, it will stand up well to the dressing and actually tastes better once the leaves have marinated in the dressing. This recipe is inspired by the delicious Kale White Bean salad at Erewhon Market of Los Angeles.

How To MakeDiet Type: Low-carb

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

Shopping List

Salad

1 bunch kale
2 avocados, diced
1 small fennel bulb, diced
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
33333333/100000000 cup hemp seeds Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons yacon syrup or low-carb liquid sweetener (1:1 sugar replacement)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and dry the kale. Remove the hard stems, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place the leaves in a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Step 3: Pour a splash of the dressing into the bowl with the kale and massage it into the leaves with your hand. As you massage, the leaves will soften and lose volume. Continue massaging for 15 to 30 seconds. Note: even if preparing this meal ahead of time, do not skip this step of massaging the leaves. This heartier salad will not get soggy and the massaging actually helps to soften the leaves and make it more digestible.
Step 4: Add the fennel, avocado, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Toss to combine. Add additional dressing to taste.
Serve: Enjoy. This is great alongside Herb-Marinated Baked Chicken.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 404			DAILY VALUE %
Total Carbohydrate 22g	7%	Net Carbohydrate 10g
Protein 15g	30%	Total Fat 31g	48%
Fiber 12g	50%	Potassium 1020mg	29%
Vitamin A	206%	Vitamin C	117%
Calcium	14%	Iron	23%

Nutritional information suggested is for 1 serving, tossed and equally divided with half of the dressing.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

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