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Kale Salad with White Bean Vinaigrette

This refreshing Kale Salad with White Bean Vinaigrette is a great way to pack in the greens while eating something delicious!

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown or Dijon mustard
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium white beans (cannellini, great Northern, navy, or other), drained and rinsed (reserved from salad ingredients)
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the salad:

  • 2 bunches dinosaur or Lacinato kale, stems removed, and leaves cut into thin ribbons
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • (1) 14.5-ounce can low-sodium white beans (cannellini, great Northern, navy, or other), drained and rinsed, with ¼ cup reserved for the vinaigrette

Directions

  1. For the vinaigrette, place all of the ingredients into a blender or a container with high sides if using an immersion blender. Blend and purée until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  2. Place the prepared kale in a large bowl and add about half of the dressing. Using gloved hands, massage the kale by squeezing and pressing the vinaigrette into the leaves for 30-60 seconds. The kale will become softer and more tender. Add more vinaigrette, as needed.
  3. Once the kale is softened, mix in onions, carrots, and the remaining white beans.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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