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Kale and white bean salad with pumpkin seed pesto dressing in a large white bowl atop a white countertop with a plant in a white pineapple shaped container next to it.

Kale and White Bean Salad with Pumpkin Seed Pesto Dressing

Kale and White Bean Salad with Pumpkin Seed Pesto Dressing gives both summer and fall vibes! In this dish, you'll enjoy the coolness of a crisp salad and hearty fall flavors from pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and kale.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 525 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 wire mesh colander
  • 1 can opener
  • 1 small pot
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 lemon juicer
  • 1 large salad bowl

Ingredients
  

Kale and White Bean Salad Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 cup quinoa dry, uncooked
  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Pumpkin Seed Pesto Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 juiced lemon
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 dash salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa well in a wire mesh colander under cold running water.
  • Pour rinsed quinoa into a small pot and add 2 cups of water. Turn heat on medium-high. After water comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, cook quinoa for 15-20 minutes.
  • Rinse kale well. Remove stems. Chop or tear kale into bite-size pieces.
  • Place kale into a large serving bowl and massage well.
  • Open the can of garbanzo beans. Drain the liquid and rinse well under cold running water.
  • Add garbanzo beans, quinoa, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds to the kale.
  • Put all the dressing ingredients into the blender container and blend well until a smooth paste.
  • Pour dressing on top of salad, stir well, scoop into bowls, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 348mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3546IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 5mg
Keyword dairy free, easy, healthy, high fiber, plant based, quick, vegan, vegetarian, weekday meal
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