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Erewhon Kale White Bean Salad Recipe (Copycat)

A delicious copycat Erewhon kale white bean salad recipe with crunchy seeds, creamy avocado, and tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 large head curly kale purple or green
  • 1 avocado, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup hemp hearts

Beans and Seeds

  • 1 19oz can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds

Optional: Make beans and seeds crispy. The original version doesn't add this step but it's extra delicious!

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional

Lemon Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 large or 2 small lemons)
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional

Instructions
 

Lemon Dressing

  • Into a tall measuring glass add olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, pepper, dijon, and nutritional yeast.
  • Blend the ingredients together using an immersion blender. (or whisk ingredients together)

Salad

  • Start by removing kale leaves from the stems, and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  • Massage the kale with a drizzle of olive oil for around 1 minute to soften it and reduce the bitterness.
  • Add the kale to a large salad bowl and add the cubed avocado, hemp hearts, white beans, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
  • Top with the lemon vinaigrette, and toss gently to combine. Enjoy!

Crispy Beans & Seeds

  • If you have the time I highly recommend this step but if you don't, just skip it and add the white beans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds straight into the salad. See notes below for oven baked or pan fried options.
  • Remove the wire rack from your air fryer and add in the white beans, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, nutritional yeast and give it a stir.
  • Air fry at 350 for around 5-6 mins. Some of the white beans will split in half, this is normal!
  • Next, add your pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds into the air fryer with the white beans and give them a stir. Air fry for another 3-5 mins or until the beans are golden and crispy.

Notes

Although the traditional Erewhon kale salad does not cook the beans, I find it just adds such an AMAZING texture and flavor to this salad!
Oven Bake Crispy White Beans:
  1. Toss the beans in olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and nutritional yeast.
  2. Bake at 400 for 20 mins, then add in the seeds.
  3. Toss to combine and bake for another 5-10 mins or until golden brown and crispy. 
Pan Fried White Beans:
  1. Toss the beans in olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and nutritional yeast.
  2. Fry in a non-stick pan on medium heat for around 6-7 mins, then add in the seeds and cook for another 3-4 mins or until golden brown and crispy. 
  3. Stir regularly to avoid sticking or burning. 
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 12.5g | Sugar: 7.5g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 6.5mg
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