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Side view of a white bowl filled with Kale Salad With Walnuts And Butter Beans.
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Kale Salad With Walnuts And Butter Beans

Deliciously crisp and filling salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 686kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
  • 15 oz. can butter beans (drained and rinsed. No sugar added.)
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa (cooked to package directions)
  • 1 medium shallot (minced)
  • ¼ cup pickled onions (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic granules (or garlic powder)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. tahini
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • water (as needed, if needed)

Instructions

  • Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions and prep the remaining ingredients as indicated.
    ½ cup uncooked quinoa
    Kale Salad With Walnuts And Butter Beans Recipe ingredients in individual bowls on a white surface.
  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once warm, add the beans and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the diced shallots and garlic powder and cook for another minute.
    15 oz. can butter beans, 1 medium shallot, 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp. garlic granules
    Closeup of butter beans in a skillet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, and red wine vinegar until combined. The dressing should be slightly thick; add a touch of water to achieve your desired consistency.
    1 tbsp. tahini, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, ½ tbsp. red wine vinegar, water
    Tahini dressing in a small, white bowl.
  • Create a base with a bed of kale. Top with the cooked quinoa, beans, walnuts, and pickled onions. Drizzle the salad with the maple tahini dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    4 cups chopped kale, ¼ cup pickled onions, ½ cup walnuts
    Overhead view of a white bowl filled with Kale Salad With Walnuts And Butter Beans.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5the recipe | Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4214IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 8mg