Erewhon-Style Kale + White Bean Salad

grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free + vegan / makes 4 servings

Here’s why you want to eat KALE

It’s great for weight loss, PMS symptoms, joint inflammation + joint pain, hot flashes, hives, and snoring. Kale is a thyroid’s “best friend”, helping it function better. It’s mood boosting; helping you feel light and uplifted. Additionally, it’s great for someone mired in confusion and bewilderment.

And last, but most importantly, eating kale often, teaches us to make room for patience and thankfulness for our lives, ourselves and others.

Ingredients

• Salad

• 4 cups kale- washed and finely chopped, stems removed

• 1.5 cups cooked cannellini beans

• 1 avocado diced

• 3 tablespoons pepitas- pumpkin seeds

• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

• Salt + pepper to taste

• Dressing

• 4 tablespoons lemon juice

• 3 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 teaspoons dijon mustard

• 3 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

For the dressing, blend the 4 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Set aside 1/3 of the dressing. Massage the remaining 2/3 of the dressing thoroughly into the kale leaves until the kale is well softened. Top with the cooked cannellini beans, avocado and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the beans and avocados. And sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste! And, enjoy!

*Modified recipe: Sarah Cobacho, plantbaes.com + kale information: Life Changing Foods, Anthony William