Erewhon’s Famous Kale + White Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Erewhon Market is a natural foods gourmet eatery and store in Los Angeles that draws a big celebrity crowd. If, like myself, you don’t live in LA, you may not have ever been.
One of the dishes they are famous for is this Kale + White Bean salad, and this recipe is my attempt to bring Erwhon to all of us.
It may not sound like much… kale and white beans aren’t exactly the sexiest ingredients. But trust me when I say, it is truly delicious.
In fact, my husband said it’s one of the best salads I’ve ever made. I only wish I could take the credit!
The dressing is a classic vinaigrette, sweetened with maple syrup, and coating tender kale greens and creamy white beans and avocado.
The generous addition of toasted seeds lends a crunchy, nutty component to an already satisfying salad. It’s been in my regular rotation since making it a few months ago, and know it will soon be in yours too.
what else can i use?
- If you typically do not like raw kale, I urge you to try it this way. Massaging the kale with salt really helps to tenderize it, making it soft and tender. However, if you simply cannot get there, you can use another hearty green such as swiss chard in place of it.
- No maple syrup? Use honey in the dressing for very similar results.
- You can omit the hemp hearts if you don’t have them on hand, or use sesame seeds in place of them.
- Chickpeas are a nice substitute for the white beans if you want to change it up, or don’t have those at the ready.
- No fresh lemon juice for the dressing? Use white wine vinegar or lime juice as the acid component instead.
- This salad is quite filling, but if you want to add another protein to it, grilled chicken or salmon would go well with this.
If you love big flavor salads like I do, make sure to check out these salads here as well!
If you make this Kale + White Bean Salad, and I hope you do, please leave me a comment here or post to Instagram and tag me. I love to hear your feedback and share your creations!
Erewhon's Famous Kale + White Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)
This amazing vegan salad is adapted from Erewhon Market in Los Angeles, where this salad has become a a cult favorite.
Equipment
- large salad serving bowl
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale, washed, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1 can white beans, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
Maple Dijon Dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Place kale into a colander and massage with the salt. This will tenderize the fibers and make it soft. Set aside while you make the dressing.
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
- Add the kale, white beans, and avocado. Toss in the dressing.
- Top with the toasted seeds and hemp hearts and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 741mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Related Posts
The Silkiest Edamame Blender Hummus Dip (Vegan, Gluten Free)
If you’ve been here a while, you know how much I adore hummus. In fact, tahini has become one of my favorite ingredients and I’m so thankful to the Indian and Middle Eastern cultures and cuisine that brought it to us here in America. I’ve […]
Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon + Poppy Seeds (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Know someone who doesn’t like Brussels sprouts? Let’s change their mind. These Brussels are inspired by the famed Union Square Cafe in New York City, and they are SO delicious. They are sliced thin (I use a mandolin for this) and tossed with lemon, fragrant […]
