White Bean and Kale Salad (Printable View)

Creamy white beans and massaged kale with zesty lemon-garlic dressing

# What You'll Need:

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# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified and well combined.
02 - Place chopped kale in a large salad bowl. Pour half the dressing over the kale and massage with 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 softened kale. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
04 - Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with dressing. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The creamy beans paired with crisp kale create this incredible texture that keeps you coming back for just one more bite
  • It gets better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or lazy lunches all week long
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  • Massaging the kale isn't optional, it's what transforms tough bitter leaves into something tender and sweet
  • Letting the dressed kale sit for even 5 minutes before adding other ingredients makes a noticeable difference in texture
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  • Toasting your seeds really does make that much of a difference, so don't skip that step
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress it right before serving to maintain the best texture
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