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Kale & Mixed Bean Salad with homemade vinaigrette in a white leaf shaped bowl

Kale and Mixed Beans Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 123 kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston
Delicious, healthy and easy mixed bean and kale salad. Even the homemade dressing is super fast as well!
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Ingredients

  • 1 15/16 ounce can of mixed beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups of washed shredded kale
  • 2-3 tablespoons finely diced red onion

Salad Dressing:

  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp European style mustard like Brassica mustard with whole mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garlic herb seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add beans, kale and onion.In a small measuring cup, combine the remaining ingredients, whisking together thoroughly.
  2. Pour over the kale and beans. Mix in completely, covering all the salad.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. You can let this sit for a few hours while the dressing softens the kale leaves, the longer the better!
  4. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Kale and Mixed Beans Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 68mg3%
Potassium 384mg11%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 6695IU134%
Vitamin C 84.3mg102%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.