Make Ahead

White Bean Feta Kale Salad

June  3, 2014
3.3
3 Ratings
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

This colorful salad is jam-packed with nutrients and protein from the kale, walnuts and white beans. The dried cranberries balance out the bitterness of the kale, while the "scrunching" or "massaging" method softens the leaves of the kales giving you a delicious, flavor bursting and crowd-pleasing source of greens! Eat immediately or prepare up to 24 hours in advance for the freshest taste.

Pairs Well With: Sangiovese, pinot noir, grilled chicken, sausage
Soundtrack Pairing: Bitter Sweet Symphony (The Verve)

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 bunch kale
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 15 ounces small white beans, cooked
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Directions
  1. Wash kale leaves, destem leaves (remove rough stem pieces) and chop into small pieces. Add into large bowl.
  2. Add olive oil and lemon juice to bowl. Using your hands, scrunch or massage the kale leaves for 2 to 3 minutes, or until leaves are softened to a similar texture of regular lettuce.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and toss until well mixed. Serve immediately or within 24 hours for freshest taste.
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2 Reviews

allekas June 20, 2015
Where and when is the feta added?
Kim H. January 8, 2015
I sprinked 1 packet of stevia on this after tasting it and finding it a bit too tart (I also used only 1T ECVOO), and that made this an ideal salad for us. Thanks, great recipe.