Kale and White Bean Salad (Erewhon Copycat)
This kale and white bean salad is my budget-friendly take on an LA-based grocery store that lives up to its hype for healthy snacks. Tender massaged kale, creamy avocado, silky white beans and crunchy hemp hearts are tossed in a naturally sweet lemony dressing. It’s nutritious enough as a healthy pick-me-up yet so lighter on the appetite that you can eat a huge bowl without being overwhelmed. Insanely easy to make in under 20 minutes for busy weeknights, this Erewhon-style kale and white bean salad requires no cooking and packs a variety of textures.
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Why You’ll Love This Kale and White Bean Salad
Plant-Powered Nutrition in Each Spoonful – With true super green kale as a base ingredient that is rich in vitamins C and K, iron, and heart-healthy antioxidants, coupled with the 18g of protein each serve and fibre from creamy white beans and avocado, each spoonful of this copycat Erewhon kale white bean salad is a powerhouse of nutrition. And did I mention the healthy fats, essential vitamins, and minerals of hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds?
Super Satisfying – Thanks to easy-to-find and simple whole food ingredients, with a good ratio of plant protein, healthy fats, and fibre, this Erewhon copycat kale and white bean salad keeps you fueled throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch to stay energized through a busy day or a light dinner that won’t leave you hungry, this salad hits the mark.
Easy, No-Cook, No-Bake Recipe – This quick and effortless Erewhon’s kale and white bean salad comes together in under 20 minutes in one bowl without turning on the stove, and that too with no fancy ingredient list or special equipment involved.
Fits the Most Dietary Restrictions – This Erewhon white bean salad is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free! No matter what dietary restrictions you or your guests follow, everyone is welcome to enjoy these filled-to-the-brim bowls—a crowd-pleaser for a reason.
Frugal/ Budget Friendly – Not in the mood to spend $21.00 per lb. at Erewhon Market for this salad? Make it at home without breaking the bank.
Customizable – Want to swap the white beans for chickpeas or butter beans or add roasted sweet potatoes for extra flavour? Go ahead! You can even switch the kale for spinach or arugula if that’s your style.
How to Make Erewhon Copycat Kale and White Bean Salad
Prepare the Kale
Roughly chop your kale and add it to a large bowl with a drizzle of olive oil. Massage the kale with your hands for 5 minutes. This step softens the kale and enhances its texture and flavour.
Assemble the Salad
Add the white beans, avocado, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds on top of the massaged kale.
Make the Nooch Dressing
To make the nooch dressing, blend nutritional yeast (nooch), apple cider vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Toss and Serve
Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Kale and White Bean Salad
Make Ahead: Thanks to kale’s sturdy nature and the hearty white beans, the salad holds up beautifully in the fridge, even with the dressing. If you’re preparing it ahead of time, leave out the avocado and add it just before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning.
Storage Instructions: If stored properly in an airtight container, it will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 days without wilting.
Protein boost: Looking for more protein? Toss in some grilled tofu or tempeh for added protein.
Make it a meal: This salad can also be transformed into a wrap, a grain bowl with quinoa, or a loaded pita pocket for a hearty meal. The endless possibilities make it a recipe you’ll never tire of experimenting with.
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Kale and White Bean Salad (Erewhon Copycat)
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 1 head kale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can white beans
- 1 avocado
- ⅓ cup hemp Hearts
- ⅓ cup pumpkin Seeds
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
Nooch Dressing
- ¼ cup nooch
- 2.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop your kale and add to a large bowl with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Massage the kale with your hands for about 5 minutes.
- Add your white beans, avocado, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the top.
- Make your dressing by blending all ingredients.
- Pour on the dressing, toss and enjoy!