Best Kale Avocado And Black Bean Salad Recipes

FRESH BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! This fresh black bean salad is perfect for potlucks, parties and busy weeks. Recipe yields 4 large or up to 8 side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cans of black beans (15 ounces each) or 4 1/2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and well-drained
2 ears of corn, shucked, or 1 cup of canned corn (drained) or defrosted frozen corn
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1/2 medium bunch)
1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped (keep the seeds for heat if you'd like, or remove them for mild flavor) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño
1/2 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime, preferably organic)
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime), to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled feta, lime wedges

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust as necessary until the flavors really pop-I usually add another teaspoon or two of vinegar (you can use lime juice instead, for more mild flavor) and another 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cover and chill to enhance the flavors-preferably for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Serve in individual bowls as is, or with any of the garnishes listed. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days or so; you might want to wake up the flavors with an extra squeeze of lime juice or tiny splash of vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 245 calories, Sugar 4.1 g, Sodium 769.2 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

KALE SALAD WITH AVOCADO

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Fatty, spicy, invigorating, and fresh, this dark green kale salad with avocado is a quick and healthy addition to any main meal, or is a perfect lunch on its own!

Provided by Masala Housing Cooperative

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 bunches kale, stemmed and finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
2 ripe avocados, mashed
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine kale and lemon juice in a bowl. Vigorously massage kale by squeezing handfuls for about 1 minute. Add avocados, tomatoes, and green onions.
Mix together olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 351.1 mg, Sugar 1 g