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Kale White Bean Salad

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Delicious and refreshing summer salad that won't leave you hungry. Perfect for meal prep,
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword big salad, couscous salad, easy meal prep recipe, easy salad, easy vegan meal prep, healthy meal prep, kale salad, meal prep salad, pearl couscous, vegan couscous salad, white bean salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 530.4
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups pearl couscous or quinoa, dry
  • 15 oz white beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 6 radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 bunch green onions diced
  • 2 cups lacinato kale finely chopped and massaged
  • 1 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp pistachios
  • 3 tbsp vegan feta
  • ¼ cup Chosen Foods Lemon Garlic Dressing

Homemade Dressing (alternative)

  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the couscous or quinoa according to package directions. 
  • In the meantime, prepare the vegetables and drain and rinse the can of white beans. 
  • In a jar or bowl, combine all dressing ingredients until smooth. Now assemble. This works great to make salad jars by dispersing the ingredients evenly between 4 mason jars. 
  • Alternatively, assemble in a bowl, by adding the couscous, vegetables, white beans, vegan feta, pistachios and dressing. Toss and store in the fridge for up to four days. 

Notes

  • I've included the quinoa swap as the gluten-free option. You can also try farro, bulgur, or orzo for different textures.
  • Spinach or arugula will work too, though they’re more delicate and best added just before serving.
  • Use roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead of pistachios if you have a nut allergy.
  • Instead of white beans, you can use chickpeas, edamame, or even tofu cubes.
  • If your local stores do not carry any vegan feta, you can choose a different topping or skip this ingredient.

Nutrition

Calories: 530.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 85.5g | Protein: 23.7g | Fat: 11.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 250.1mg | Potassium: 1014.9mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 2874.6IU | Vitamin C: 37.7mg | Calcium: 203.8mg | Iron: 6.7mg