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Kale Bean Herb Salad

Vibrant, refreshing and delightfully delicious summer salad! The nutrient dense kale and fresh local vegetables with protein rich white beans makes this salad a delectable and so satisfying. The dressing is bursting with sweet and tangy flavours, making this beautiful summer salad perfect for lunch or a lovely side at your next barbecue! 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 363

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1/2 baguette, sliced
  • 3 cups chopped kale, leaves removed, packed
  • cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  • 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped and leaves for garnishing
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cide vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉ or 176℃. Slice the baguette to 1/2 inch and lay slices on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then brush each slice on both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes until golden, flipping halfway through. Once slightly cooled, break into bite size pieces and set aside.
  2. Using a large bowl, add the kale and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, then lightly massage the kale leaves until they begin to get soften. Add the remaining ingredients, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, white beans and basil.
  3. Using a measuring cup, add and combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  4. Add the baguette pieces to the salad bowl and drizzle with the dressing and toss. Garnish with basil leaves and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 231mgPotassium: 784mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2298IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 5mg

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