Kale, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Total: 28 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Kale, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper (seeds and membranes removed)

1 teaspoon honey

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

sea salt to taste

1 large bunch kale

ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced

1 (14 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 avocado

diced

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

⅓ cup pecans

1 teaspoon white sugar

⅛ teaspoon salt

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil lime juice jalapeno pepper honey cumin coriander and sea salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step 2

Place kale in a bowl and sprinkle sea salt over kale. Massage salt into the kale until leaves are darker in color and fragrant. Drizzle enough dressing over kale to lightly coat. Gently fold in black beans avocado and feta cheese.

Step 3

Place pecans into a skillet and sprinkle sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt over pecans; cook and stir over medium-low heat until fragrant and sugar is dissolved 3 to 5 minutes. Cool pecans and chop.

Step 4

Distribute salad among serving bowls and top with toasted pecans and cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Kale, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 319.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.2g 20%

Carbohydrates: 23.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 8.4g 34%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 21.8g 34%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 25%

Cholesterol: 16.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 2342.3IU 47%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 22.9mg 38%

Folate: 77.6mcg 19%

Calcium: 159.6mg 16%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 59.3mg 21%

Potassium: 464.5mg 13%

Sodium: 751.7mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 195.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.