White Bean and Kale Salad (Printable)

Hearty Mediterranean salad with creamy white beans, crisp kale, and zesty lemon-garlic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

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→ Lemon-Garlic Dressing

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# Directions:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
02 - Place chopped kale in a large salad bowl. Pour half the dressing over the kale and massage with your hands for 1–2 minutes until leaves soften and darken in color.
03 - Add white beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and toasted seeds to the kale. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
04 - Gently toss all components until evenly coated with dressing. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The way the dressing transforms tough kale into something silky and irresistible is pure magic
  • It keeps beautifully for days, actually getting better as the flavors meld together
  • Every forkful hits you with creamy, crisp, tangy, and satisfying all at once
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  • Massaging the kale is not optional, it is the difference between eating confetti and eating salad
  • The salad needs at least 15 minutes to sit after dressing, letting the flavors really get acquainted
  • Chickpeas work beautifully if white beans are not your thing, just expect a slightly different texture
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  • Rinse your beans thoroughly to remove the canning liquid, which can make the dressing taste flat
  • Let the dressed kale sit for at least 10 minutes before adding other ingredients to jumpstart the tenderizing process
  • Taste and adjust the salt after massaging the kale, as it will need more than you expect
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