kale & white bean salad
avocado, hemp, garlic tahini
hot flash cook
Hot Flash Cook Kale & White Bean Salad
serves 4
ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh kale, roughly choppedbone density (I'm shrinking!)heart health
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsedblood sugar & pre-diabetestired & low energy
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly slicedheart health
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoesheart health
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilheart healthhot flashes & night sweats
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegarblood sugar & pre-diabetes
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, mincedheart health
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheesebone density (I'm shrinking!)
- Salt and pepper to taste
method
- Massage kale with a pinch of salt for 1 minute to soften.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Combine kale, white beans, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over and toss well.
- Top with feta and season with salt and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
the swaps that make it work
1/4 cup olive oil
→ 3 tablespoons olive oil
Reduces saturated fat and calories while maintaining rich flavor and heart-healthy monounsaturates.
1/4 cup crumbled feta
→ 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
Cuts sodium and saturated fat while keeping the tangy, salty note that makes the salad delicious.
nutrition per serving
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285 kcal14% DV
Protein
11 g22% DV
Fiber
6 g24% DV
Saturated fat
2.5 g13% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
380 mg16% DV
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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.

