Kale, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad

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Our family loves this when we are in the mood for something healthy and satisfying. Even my meat-loving husband loved it! My vegetarian daughter thought this was awesome too. Next time I might try adding cranberries, or substituting pepitas for the pecans.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

Jalapeno-Lime Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper (seeds and membranes removed)

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

  • sea salt to taste

Salad:

  • 1 large bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced

  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • cup pecans

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, honey, cumin, coriander, and sea salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

  2. Place kale in a bowl and sprinkle sea salt over kale. Massage salt into the kale until leaves are darker in color and fragrant. Drizzle enough dressing over kale to lightly coat. Gently fold in black beans, avocado, and feta cheese.

  3. Place pecans into a skillet and sprinkle sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt over pecans; cook and stir over medium-low heat until fragrant and sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool pecans and chop.

  4. Distribute salad among serving bowls and top with toasted pecans and cilantro.

Cook's Note:

I like to add the sugar and salt to the pecans while toasting, but if you want to make it even healthier you can toast them dry.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
22g Fat
24g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 752mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 465mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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